Facilities Maintenance Technician, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX•Bastrop, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is developing orbital AI data centers that require reliable, high-efficiency solar power. The company is establishing a large solar cell manufacturing facility and seeks a Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain building infrastructure and utility systems that support a stable solar cell production environment. The position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and utility systems, troubleshoots equipment, and works with engineers and managers to keep operations in peak condition. The role requires working an AWS day shift schedule: either 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sunday–Wednesday or 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 2 years of professional experience working with HVAC, plumbing, pneumatic, mechanical, or electrical systems.
Ability to stand for up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting.
Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes or odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces.
Must be available for either the A shift (5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday–Wednesday) or B shift (5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Wednesday–Saturday).
Must meet U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical safety, pneumatic principles, rotating machinery, and/or mechanical systems.
Technical certification, journeyman or master license in HVAC, mechanical, or plumbing.
Experience maintaining cleanroom or high-volume manufacturing utility systems.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures.
Familiarity with commercial building codes and ability to read schematics and blueprints.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building infrastructure and utility systems to maintain a stable and reliable solar cell production environment.
Maintain and repair HVAC support equipment, chilled water systems, pumps, cooling towers, valves, filters, piping, and related mechanical systems.
Perform ductwork modifications, brazing, soldering, refrigerant evacuation and charging, water piping, and insulation repairs.
Assemble, install, repair, and maintain pipes, fittings, and mechanical systems according to specifications and codes.
Disassemble, inspect, troubleshoot, reassemble, and test mechanical equipment.
Perform failure assessments and safety inspections, and recommend improvements to the supervisor.
Adjust and fabricate mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, boom lifts, and overhead cranes as needed.
Open, track, and resolve electronic work tickets, collaborating with engineers and managers to maintain peak operating condition.
Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, regulations, and safety standards.