Spacex

Gas & Chemical Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

Bastrop, TX. Posted 17 days ago

The role

This person will manage the safe receipt, distribution, monitoring, and recovery of process gases and wet chemicals. Work is performed in a high-volume solar cell manufacturing facility.

What you will do

  • Manage the safe receipt, distribution, monitoring, storage, and recovery of process gases and wet chemicals
  • Perform startup, shutdown, and monitoring of gas cabinets, chemical delivery systems, and abatement equipment
  • Identify process deviations, perform corrective actions, and maintain process parameters
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and calibrate gas and chemical handling equipment
  • Work with engineering teams to develop operating procedures and support root cause analysis
  • Safely handle, transport, and load hazardous chemicals and gases
  • Collect, segregate, and manage chemical waste streams
  • Track and perform preventive maintenance and calibration of gas and chemical systems
  • Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spares
  • Ensure 5S standards and a clean, organized work area

Required qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position in a chemical handling environment
  • Ability to stand up to 6 hours
  • Lift up to 25 pounds unassisted
  • Maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
  • Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces

Nice to have

  • Experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, or hazardous gases and chemicals (including silane, phosphine, and acids)
  • Knowledge of gas delivery systems, chemical distribution, abatement/scrubbers, and safety interlocks
  • Experience in semiconductor, solar, or high-volume manufacturing environments
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to read and understand P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation
  • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
  • Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

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 required authorizations from the

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company is building space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit.

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