Pipefitter

SpaceX•Starbase, TX, TX

About The Position

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The Pipefitter will support the buildout of supercomputer and power plant piping at Starbase by installing large industrial piping systems and helping construction progress on cooling, utility, and power-plant infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
At least 1 year installing large industrial or commercial piping, completion of a recognized pipefitter apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.
Must be able to work all shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.
Able to stand for long periods and perform activities that may include climbing ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching.
Able to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
Able to work under adverse conditions, including dirty, noisy, or confined spaces.
Must meet U.S. Government export regulations: 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

Experience fitting and installing welded, flanged, grooved, and/or threaded pipe, including hangers and supports.
Ability to safely use pipefitting hand tools, power tools, bevelers, and material-handling equipment.
Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including LOTO and permits.
Prior experience on data center, power plant, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
Experience with large-bore welded industrial piping, carbon and/or stainless, and equipment connections such as pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, and skids.
Ability to read isometric, spool, and P&ID drawings.
UA, NCCER, or equivalent pipefitter credential.
OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
Familiarity with hot-work, hydrotest, and flange-management practices.

Responsibilities

Install large-bore industrial process, mechanical, utility, cooling, and power-plant piping, including measuring, cutting, beveling, fitting, hanging, and making up joints according to drawings and specifications.
Perform flange, groove, thread, and welded-joint fit-up; align pipe, set gaps, and prepare joints for the welding crew.
Install valves, fittings, hangers, supports, strut, and anchors, and hang pipe racks and supports plumb and on grade.
Read isometric, spool, and arrangement drawings; field-route as directed and flag drawing conflicts before installation.
Support hydro, pneumatic, and service tests by installing blinds and test packs, walking lines, and repairing leaks.
Stage, move, and inventory pipe, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment; maintain orderly laydown yards and mechanical rooms.
Assist with setting equipment such as pumps, cooling towers, and air handlers, including bolting up suction and discharge piping.
Open and close work areas by providing protection, removing debris, segregating scrap, and resetting the area at the end of the shift.
Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization.
Immediately report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts.