Industrial Gases Technician

The role

The Industrial Gases Technician provides ground system technician support by installing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial tank farm equipment. This role involves operating large facility gas hardware and supplying industrial packaged gases to production and test consumers.

What you will do

• Install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial tank farm equipment such as pumps, tanks, valves, and plumbing.
• Supply industrial packaged gases to production and test consumers.
• Provide end-users insight on how to properly and safely operate pressurized test systems.
• Operate and maintain large facility gas hardware, high-pressure systems, pumps, and pneumatic systems.
• Collaborate with design/build engineers to execute a preventative maintenance plan.
• Make repairs and additions to pre-existing piping infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and fix faulty regulators, valves, and gauges throughout campus.
• Obtain and maintain licenses, operator permits, or certifications as required.
• Follow all necessary regulations and SpaceX procedures including OSHA, EPA, NIOSH, NFPA, ASME, NEC, etc.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience working in a manufacturing, logistics, or power and gas role
• General physical fitness is required for some work areas
• Physical dexterity is required
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work at elevated heights
• Ability to work in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, and/or rain
• Willing to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including overtime and weekends

Nice to have

• Associate's degree or equivalency certificate
• A&P license
• Experience in power and gas, military, aerospace or other high-reliability operating environments
• Experience with ground support equipment in a competitive industry
• Mechanical aptitude and experience (work with machines and general tooling)
• Experience in process piping installation, especially in stainless steel, CPVC, and cryogenic applications
• Experience with high pressure (1,000psi+) gaseous/liquid systems
• General knowledge of pressure fitting types (Compression, JIC, NPT, and MP/HP)
• Demonstrated experience where quick-thinking and problem-solving plays a critical role
• Experience operating equipment with a PLC or machine interface

Benefits

• Company stock
• Stock options
• Long-term cash awards
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), a Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain t

About the company

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