Water Treatment Specialist, UPW & Wastewater (Starlink)

• Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve UPW (ultrapure water) systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), electrode ionization (EDI), UV disinfection, and filtration
• Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve wastewater treatment processes, including pH neutralization, evaporators (multiple-effect vacuum and MVR units), clarification/precipitation and solids dewatering, AOP (advanced oxidation processes), crystallizers, and a variety of other processes (TMF, UF, etc.)
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems; help to define maintenance schedules and support activities
• Define daily water quality sampling, analysis (e.g., TOC, silica, metals, conductivity), and data logging requirements and tools needed to do them, like Hach analyzers or similar
• Respond to alarms, investigate excursions, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime (target: >99.9% system availability)
• Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, and engineering teams to optimize water usage, reduce waste, and implement sustainability initiatives
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and SpaceX safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and chemical handling
• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system – including procurement of critical spares
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for uptime and quality
• Safely handle chemicals (including transporting and loading) and chemical handling equipment
• Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Work with engineers, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid and mechanical designs in the field
• work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedure

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, math, or science discipline; OR 3+ years of experience working with automated processes in one of the following areas:
• Control room operations
• Plant operations
• Fluid control systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
• Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams
• Experience with mechanical equipment and systems requiring the isolation of the malfunction, disassembly of industrial machinery, and repair/replacement of bearings, gears, and structural components
• Experience with lock out-tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting
• Proficiently use a computer and MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in UPW production and/or industrial wastewater treatment (semiconductor, pharma, or electronics manufacturing ideal)
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing or oil and gas industry
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry, ion exchange, RO/EDI systems, and wastewater technologies
• Proficiency with water quality instrumentation and basic PLC troubleshooting
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment or wet lab
• Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous chemicals
• Experience using production and inventory management software such as MES/ERP
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with other technicians and cross-functional teams
• Ability to identify and maintain priorities for tasks and projects while staying organized
• Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight
• Current or past certification for IPC-A-600, IPC-6012 or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Shift schedules:
• A Shift: 5 AM – 5 PM Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday
• B Shift: 5 AM – 5 PM Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday
• C Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM Sunday - Tuesday and every other Wednesday
• D Shift: 5 PM - 5 AM Thursday - Saturday and every other Wednesday
• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
• Able to lift up to 25lbs. unassisted
• Able to work outside with hand tools
• Able to stand, climb, walk, and work with objects overhead

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here. Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com*.*