Job brief: Process Operator Specialist, Air Separation Unit (Starship) - Level 4/5 - Night Shift

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-14 (today); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-14.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• The same title for the same place was listed 1 other time on this board in the last 90 days: several openings, or a re-posted job.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-11-13

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 6+ years of experience.

Must have

• Learn and master standard operating procedures for all major ASU systems while continuously deepening understanding of cryogenic thermodynamics, distillation theory, adsorption ph…
• Associate degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or process engineering technology, or 6+ years of experience working in an industrial environment or plant operations dealing…
• 4+ years of experience operating or supporting automated industrial processes
• Role may require extended hours, weekend work, and shift schedules that vary depending on site operational needs; flexibility required
• Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500 ft.), in confined spaces, operating heavy equipment and machinery, and performing the physical requirements of th…
• Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review.

Conditions

• PROCESS OPERATOR SPECIALIST, AIR SEPARATION UNIT (STARSHIP) - LEVEL 4/5 - NIGHT SHIFT
• Exposure to compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, or other industrial rotating / process equipment
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment isolation or basic maintenance on industrial rotating machinery
• Track record of catching equipment or process issues early and raising them to the shift lead

Main duties

• Monitor the ASU via distributed control system/human-machine interface and conduct thorough field rounds, identifying equipment and process deviations early …
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support calibration of critical ASU equipment including centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, turboexpanders, cryogenic dist…
• Execute plant startups, shutdowns, mode changes, and abnormal situation response in accordance with approved operating procedures and alarm response matrices.
• Collect process samples, perform basic field testing, log operational data accurately, and report deviations immediately.
• Work with engineers, Lead Operations Specialists, technicians, and fabricators to implement fluid, mechanical, and control system designs and improvements in…

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• Across SpaceX's 2,758 open listings, 56% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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