Process Operator Specialist, Air Separation Unit (Starship)
Core
Operate and support a production-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) to produce high-purity liquid oxygen for Starship propellant.
Role type
Process Operator Specialist (Cryogenic/Industrial Plant)
Builds
High-purity liquid oxygen (LOX) for Starship launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Cryogenic industrial gases
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cryogenic distillation, turboexpanders, centrifugal compressors, molecular sieve systems, distributed control systems (DCS/HMI), lockout/tagout (LOTO), process safety management (PSM), field rounds, alarm response, industrial rotating machinery maintenance
Preferred skills
P&IDs/process flow diagrams, cryogenic plant operations, industrial gas facilities, mechanical equipment isolation, medium-voltage electrical systems, shift operations (24/7)
Technologies
Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell, DCS, HMI
Responsibilities
Monitor ASU via DCS/HMI and conduct field rounds; Execute plant startups, shutdowns, and abnormal situation responses; Support troubleshooting and calibration of compressors, turboexpanders, and distillation columns; Collect process samples and log operational data; Perform LOTO, permit-to-work, and PSM activities; Participate in continuous improvement and shift pass-downs.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC