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What this posting asks for

Level: Mid level — The posting asks for 3+ years of experience.

Main responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve UPW (ultrapure water) systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), electrode ionization (EDI), UV disinfection, an…
• Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve wastewater treatment processes, including pH neutralization, evaporators (multiple-effect vacuum and MVR units…
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems; help to define maintena…
• Define daily water quality sampling, analysis (e.g., TOC, silica, metals, conductivity), and data logging requirements and tools needed to do them, like Hach…
• Respond to alarms, investigate excursions, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime (target: >99.9% system availability)
• Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, and engineering teams to optimize water usage, reduce waste, and implement sustainability initiatives
• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and SpaceX safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and chemical handling
• Identify equipment and process deviations and perform corrective actions
• Work with engineers and technicians to create operating procedures
• Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system –…

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership.” · “As a Water Treatment Specialist on Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes and equipment performance and reliability by mo…” · “This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and operationalization of equipment, facilities, treatment, and manufacturing process techn…”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve UPW (ultrapure water) systems, including reverse osmosis (RO), electrode ionization (EDI), UV disinfection, an…” · “Monitor, troubleshoot, root cause, and improve wastewater treatment processes, including pH neutralization, evaporators (multiple-effect vacuum and MVR units…” · “Perform routine preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting on pumps, valves, sensors, membranes, and control systems;”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “You will ensure reliable water quality for our partner teams, in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.” · “help to define maintenance schedules and support activities” · “Ensure 5S standards are upheld by maintaining a clean and organized work area”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deli…” · “You will ensure reliable water quality for our partner teams, in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment.” · “Define daily water quality sampling, analysis (e.g., TOC, silica, metals, conductivity), and data logging requirements and tools needed to do them, like Hach…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “Use knowledge of systems and existing documentation like schematics and parts lists to create and maintain a mature and efficient hardware inventory system –…” · “Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with other technicians and cross-functional teams”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “Collaborate with manufacturing, EHS, and engineering teams to optimize water usage, reduce waste, and implement sustainability initiatives” · “Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to work closely with other technicians and cross-functional teams”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “As a Water Treatment Specialist on Starlink, you will take ownership of state-of-the-art production processes and equipment performance and reliability by mo…” · “Ability to rapidly change roles and responsibilities while working independently in a high-paced, challenging work environment with minimal oversight”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Define daily water quality sampling, analysis (e.g., TOC, silica, metals, conductivity), and data logging requirements and tools needed to do them, like Hach…” · “Experience with lock out-tag out, job hazard analysis, and hot work permitting”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Leadership and mentoring Supporting
  In the posting: “You will drive the relationship between engineering, development, and production teams and will interact regularly with department leadership.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “The success of Starlink depends on the quality, reliability, cost, manufacturability, throughput, security, and user experience of the products that you deli…”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Stakeholder management Supporting
  In the posting: “employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, ge…”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.

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