Millwright (Gas/Steam Turbines)

The role

This person will install on-site power generation for the Starbase AI supercomputer. They will set, align, and grout trailer- and skid-mounted aeroderivative gas turbines, generators, and SCR stacks.

What you will do

• Receive, inspect, and set trailer-mounted and skid-mounted gas turbines and generators
• Perform precision alignment of turbine-to-generator couplings
• Land, level, grout, and anchor rotating equipment
• Torque and control coupling and foundation hardware
• Preserve idle turbomachinery until startup
• Assist OEM dry-crank and motoring of turbine packages
• Install SCR stacks and associated mechanical equipment
• Rig and signal crane moves of heavy rotating equipment
• Execute OEM installation work packages in the field
• Coordinate with other crafts to keep schedules

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of hands-on millwright, rotating-equipment, or industrial machinery installation experience
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends when needed
• Willingness to travel to job sites during construction, commissioning, and critical operational events
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights, kneel, crouch, and work in tight quarters
• Must be able to work outdoors in South Texas heat, wind, and rain, and around 19% aqueous ammonia SCR equipment
• Must be willing to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when specified
• Valid driver’s license required

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience setting and aligning large rotating machinery
• Journey-level millwright card, NCCER millwright, or equivalent rotating-equipment qualification
• Demonstrated laser-alignment of couplings and dial-indicator alignment
• Experience setting trailer-mounted or skid-mounted aeroderivative gas turbines and generators
• Working knowledge of API RP 686
• Experience with hydraulic jacks, sole plates, non-shrink grout, and epoxy anchors
• Qualified rigger and/or crane signalperson (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent)
• Ability to read OEM installation manuals, coupling drawings, and foundation details
• Experience preserving idle turbomachinery
• Experience working around aqueous ammonia, SCR, or other power-plant emissions equipment

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.