Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids & Cryogenics)

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of&nbsp;enabling human life on Mars.</p></div><p><strong>SR FACILITIES ENGINEER (FLUIDS &amp; CRYOGENICS)</strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">As a Sr. Facilities Engineer (Fluids &amp; Cryogenics) at our Starlink Production facility, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, integrity, and efficiency of our mechanical systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating, and improving various mechanical systems, including compressed air, cryogenic, and hydronic systems site-wide. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement initiatives, support sustainability goals, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Additionally, you will be tasked with designing upgrades and overseeing the installation of new mechanical systems and processes, with the goal of creating a world-class facility that can support the mission of connecting people across the globe and enabling life beyond Earth. This position is based in Redmond, Washington.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559685":0,"335559731":0,"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems, including compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, piping, and controls.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the design,&nbsp;installation&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;of industrial cryogenic systems, including liquid nitrogen, liquid argon, and gaseous nitrogen.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the operation and maintenance of plant utility systems, including process exhaust fans, pumps, chillers,&nbsp;compressors,&nbsp;reverse&nbsp;osmosis&nbsp;skids&nbsp;and other critical&nbsp;equipment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Perform equipment sizing,&nbsp;selection, and engineering calculations for pumps, valves, pressure vessels, compressors, and related mechanical systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for equipment failures, system-level issues, and safety-related concerns.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve reliability of critical mechanical assets.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Monitor and&nbsp;optimize&nbsp;utility system performance with a focus on equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and lifecycle cost reduction.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Review engineering drawings, P&amp;IDs, equipment submittals, and technical specifications to ensure design integrity and compliance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead commissioning, acceptance testing, startup, and shutdown activities for mechanical utility systems.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with controls, automation, and electrical teams to integrate mechanical equipment with PLC, SCADA, and BMS platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}">&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage contractors and vendors for maintenance acti