Fueling Facilities Technician (Starship)

The role

The Fueling Facilities Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and operates fueling systems supporting Starship fleet operations. This role involves working with vehicles, heavy equipment, ground support equipment, and fuel storage and transfer systems.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair fueling systems, pumps, dispensers, filtration, and transfer equipment
• Implementing process improvements and physical upgrades to improve reliability of fueling operations
• Execute fueling, defueling, and emergency procedures for fleet vehicles, ground support equipment, and related systems
• Create basic and complex work orders from scratch for fueling assemblies and support equipment
• Provide preventative and corrective maintenance on fuel storage, transfer, filtration, and dispensing systems
• Develop complex rework work order dispositions
• Drive fuel trucks, forklifts, and other company equipment
• Design and create specialized tooling to complete projects or tasks
• Trains and mentors the operations team

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with fueling operations, fuel system service, or fleet maintenance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours min)
• Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted and working at heights

Nice to have

• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environment
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with outstanding work efficiency and accuracy
• Work in compliance with the applicable SpaceX and industry standards and regulations
• Understanding of hazardous materials handling, fuel quality control, and spill prevention best practices
• Read and interpret engineering work instructions/drawings and verify that fueling, transfer, and loading/unloading processes are carried out successfully and in accordance with the fueling plan
• Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
• 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician or field service engineer
• Experience with CAD and/or mechanical design
• Experience operating a forklift, fuel truck, and other related fleet equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and drawings

Before you apply

• 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 eligibl

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make human life on Mars possible. The company was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not.