Power Plant Operator (Starbase)

SpaceX

Starbase, TX

Full Time

Posted October 1, 2026

$90k - $134k· Est.

Power Generation

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Job Description

SpaceX is seeking a Power Plant Operator for its Starbase, TX facility.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational and maintenance support for plant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and process systems, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, HVAC, generators, motors, water systems, UPS, switchgear, and related balance-of-plant equipment
Perform daily inspections of critical systems, identify issues early, and self-report problems before they affect generation
Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
Troubleshoot and repair operational issues found during normal plant operation, start-up, outages, or commissioning
Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of plant control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related industrial controls for generation, cooling, power distribution, and safety
Support HMI/interface monitoring and help maintain automated controls for fire protection and emergency shutdown
Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, data sheets/manuals, drawings, and equipment documentation
Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
Write, follow, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs, and learn and run standard operating procedures on the machinery
Support lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and site safety and environmental requirements
Coordinate and support scheduled system shutdowns, outages, and utility events as directed
Support commissioning by witnessing equipment start-up, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction and turnover progress
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to restore equipment and keep the plant running

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
3+ years of hands-on experience as a technician or operator working with industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems
Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Power Plant Technology, Controls, Mechatronics, Automation) or equivalent experience
Experience operating or maintaining equipment in a power plant, process plant, or similar industrial facility
Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
Basic understanding of process parameters and engineering units for temperature, pressure, flow, and power
Ability to read and understand P&ID and schematic wiring diagrams
Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment, including use of PLC/HMI/SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, Siemens, Rockwell, SEL)
Experience with generators, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, or plant water systems
Familiar with 120V, 480V, and 4160V electrical switchgear and components
Familiar with lock out tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting
Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a team environment
Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted)
Willing and able to work outside with hand tools, which includes the ability to stand, walk, climb, and work with objects overhead
Must be able to climb ladders and work in confined spaces
Ability to work in all environments (heat, cold, rain) while wearing appropriate PPE
Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while following site safety procedures
Flexible schedule, which could include days or nights and also weekends
Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on plant operational needs; flexibility required
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, 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 eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .