Process Operator Specialist, Air Separation Unit (Starship) - Level 4/5 - Night Shift
Core
Operate and support a production-scale Air Separation Unit (ASU) to produce high-purity liquid oxygen for Starship, managing cryogenic distillation, compressors, and turboexpanders.
Role type
Senior IC process operator specialist (cryogenic/industrial plant)
Builds
High-purity liquid oxygen propellant for Starship launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Cryogenic industrial plant operations
Required skills
Cryogenic distillation operations, Turboexpander and compressor maintenance, Distributed Control System (DCS) operation, Process Safety Management (PSM), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Field rounds and troubleshooting, Industrial rotating machinery support, Shift operations management
Preferred skills
P&ID interpretation, Cryogenic plant experience, Honeywell/Siemens/Rockwell DCS familiarity, Medium-voltage electrical systems knowledge, Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics understanding
Technologies
Honeywell, Siemens, Rockwell, DCS, HMI, Cryogenic distillation columns, Centrifugal compressors, Reciprocating compressors, Molecular sieve beds
Responsibilities
Monitor ASU via DCS/HMI and conduct field rounds, Troubleshoot and maintain critical ASU equipment, Execute plant startups, shutdowns, and abnormal situation responses, Collect process samples and log operational data, Partner with engineering to implement system designs and improvements, Develop and refine operating procedures and troubleshooting guides
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC