Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink)

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bastrop, TX
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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · Facilities Technician, Mechanical (Starlink)

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Join the Starlink team at SpaceX as a Facilities Technician, Mechanical in Bastrop, TX, where you will collaborate with engineers and customers to maintain critical facilities systems. Your daily tasks include repairing HVAC equipment, performing ductwork modifications, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and ensuring compliance with building codes. You’ll work on high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters, standard air handling units, and various refrigerants while adhering to manufacturer specifications and schematics. Essential skills include knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical safety, and pneumatic principles, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for report generation and communication. This role requires flexibility for all shifts, including weekends, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment with exposure to fumes and noise.

Skills

HVAC Plumbing Electrical Systems Mechanical Fasteners High-Pressure Gas Handling Refrigeration Gases HEPA Filters AHU Filtration Systems Mechanical Troubleshooting Commercial Building Codes Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint MS Outlook Teams Forklift Scissor Lift Pallet Jack Boom Lift Work Truck Overhead Crane

What you'll do

Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment including air handlers, chilled water systems, condenser pumps, cooling towers.
Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, evacuation & charging of various refrigerants, and insulation repairs.
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, heating, water, and drainage systems according to specifications.
Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools for repairs and upgrades.
Present information on equipment maintenance statuses for critical facilities to internal and external customers.
Operate a forklift, scissor lift, pallet jack, boom lift, work truck, and overhead crane as required.

What we're looking for

3+ years of professional experience with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, electrical, or mechanical systems
Technical certification in HVAC, Mechanical, Plumbing, or Electrical Systems
Knowledge of high-pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems down to the component level
Familiarity with commercial building codes and ability to read technical language in specifications, schematics, and blueprints
Experience maintaining HEPA filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools for generating service reports and communicating within the company

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