Spacex
HVAC Technician (Starlink) - Level 4/5
Bastrop, TX. Posted 2 months ago
The role
You will maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facility systems. This includes air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, and filters.
What you will do
- Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment on facilities systems including air handlers, chilled water, condenser pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, etc.
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule on building HVAC systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams and leaders to maintain systems in peak operating condition
- Follow all regulations and appropriate SpaceX procedures including quality policies, safety policies, and standards per OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, and NEC
- Perform ductwork modifications and various repairs
- Perform brazing, soldering, evacuation and charging of various refrigerants
- Perform water piping and insulation modifications and repairs
Required qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience working with HVAC systems
- Willing to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed
- Must be willing to train on 1st shift for initial 30 days (with potential to go up to 60 days)
- Ability to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions in small opening and climbing hand over hand, lifting 25 lbs. unassisted, an
- Ability to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Must be able to work onsite
Nice to have
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in HVAC technology
- 7+ years of professional experience working with HVAC, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems
- Knowledge in the following areas: HVAC, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, tubing, pipe-fittings, rotating machinery (pumps, air compressors, etc.), and a variety of mechanical fasteners
- Universal certification from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
- Knowledge of high pressure gas, flammable gas, and refrigeration gases
- Professional experience maintaining high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters and standard air handling unit (AHU) filtration systems
- Basic understanding of the theory of operation for refrigeration, motors, and mechanics
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies, quality policies, and industry standards
Before you apply
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from
About the company
SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is deploying Starlink, a large satellite constellation and broadband internet system.