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Boilermaker

SpaceX
Texas, USA
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Fit and weld turbine exhaust duct from the package outlet to the SCR, including spools, expansion joints, dampers, and turning vanes
  • Assemble SCR housing, stack shell, liner plate, and casing; land sections on the structural steel and bolt and weld them per drawings and specs
  • Erect and weld aqueous ammonia storage tanks and other field-erected or shop tanks; fit nozzles so pipefitters can tie in
  • When HRSG or steam-generator parts are on the job, install casing, modules, headers, and tubes; align and weld pressure parts to the weld map and WPS
  • Lay out, cut, bevel, and fit plate; set gaps, hi-lo, and alignment before weld-out, including purge and preheat where the WPS requires it
  • Support hydro and pneumatic tests of tanks, duct, and pressure parts: install blinds and test packs, walk the seams, and repair weld leaks
  • Rig and signal crane picks of duct, casing, stack cans, tank courses, and modules; keep every pick inside the lift plan
  • Read arrangement, plate, tank, and weld-map drawings; flag conflicts with steel, piping, and equipment before a section is landed
  • Work with millwrights at the turbine exhaust flange, ironworkers on supports and stack steel, and pipefitters at nozzles and tie-ins
  • Stage plate, weld consumables, and tools; keep laydown yards and work fronts orderly
  • Open and close work areas, including confined-space setups: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately
  • Follow fall protection, confined-space, LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work under a suspended load or on live systems without authorization
  • Report damaged plate, bad fit-up, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of hands-on boilermaker experience; OR completion of a recognized boilermaker apprenticeship; OR equivalent military experience
  • Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed
  • Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces inside duct, stacks, tanks, and casings
  • Able to stand for long periods; climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are required
  • Able to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to work outdoors in South Texas heat, wind, and rain, and around 19% aqueous ammonia SCR equipment
  • Must wear required PPE, including fall protection, confined-space gear, and respiratory protection when specified
  • Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, hot, confined, or at height)
  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
  • SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
  • Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Journey-level boilermaker card, NCCER Boilermaker, or equivalent credential
  • Experience fitting and welding power-plant exhaust duct, SCR or stack plate, HRSG modules, or field-erected tanks
  • Current ASME Section IX welder qualification (SMAW, FCAW, and/or GTAW) on plate or tube
  • Tube welding to a WPS, including mirror welding, backing purge, and preheat
  • AWS D1.1 for structural attachments where the weld map calls for it
  • Qualified rigger and/or crane signalperson (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent)
  • OSHA 10 or equivalent training, and a current confined-space qualification
  • Ability to read arrangement drawings, plate details, tank drawings, and weld maps
  • Experience working around aqueous ammonia or other power-plant emissions equipment
  • Strong safety mindset; willing to follow fall protection, confined-space, LOTO, and permit rules

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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