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Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.\nBOILERMAKER \nStarbase is standing up on-site power generation for the Starbase supercomputer. This boilermaker role builds the plate, duct, and tank side of that plant. You fit, align, and weld turbine exhaust duct, selective catalytic reduction (SCR) casings and stack shell, and aqueous ammonia tanks. Where the steam side is set, you also install HRSG or steam-generator casing, modules, and pressure parts so the packages can be tied in and tested.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nFit turbine exhaust duct from the package outlet to the SCR, including spools, expansion joints, dampers, and turning vanes\nAssemble SCR housing, stack shell, liner plate, and casing; land sections on the structural steel and bolt and weld them per drawings and specs\nErect aqueous ammonia storage tanks and other field-erected or shop tanks; fit nozzles so pipefitters can tie in\nWhen 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\nLay out, cut, bevel, and fit plate; set gaps, hi-lo, and alignment before weld-out, including purge and preheat where the WPS requires it\nSupport hydro and pneumatic tests of tanks, duct, and pressure parts: install blinds and test packs, walk the seams, and repair weld leaks\nRig and signal crane picks of duct, casing, stack cans, tank courses, and modules; keep every pick inside the lift plan\nRead arrangement, plate, tank, and weld-map drawings; flag conflicts with steel, piping, and equipment before a section is landed\nWork with millwrights at the turbine exhaust flange, ironworkers on supports and stack steel, and pipefitters at nozzles and tie-ins\nStage plate, weld consumables, and tools; keep laydown yards and work fronts orderly\nOpen 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\nFollow fall protection, confined-space, LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work under a suspended load or on live systems without authorization\nReport damaged plate, bad fit-up, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh school diploma or equivalency certificate\n2+ years of hands-on boilermaker experience; OR completion of a recognized boilermaker apprenticeship; OR equivalent military experience\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nJourney-level boilermaker card, NCCER Boilermaker, or equivalent credential\nExperience fitting and welding power-plant exhaust duct, SCR or stack plate, HRSG modules, or field-erected tanks\nCurrent ASME Section IX welder qualification (SMAW, FCAW, and/or GTAW) on plate or tube\nTube welding to a WPS, including mirror welding, backing purge, and preheat\nAWS D1.1 for structural attachments where the weld map calls for it\nQualified rigger and/or crane signalperson (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent)\nOSHA 10 or equivalent training, and a current confined-space qualification\nAbility to read arrangement drawings, plate details, tank drawings, and weld maps\nExperience working around aqueous ammonia or other power-plant emissions equipment\nStrong safety mindset; willing to follow fall protection, confined-space, LOTO, and permit rules\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nMust be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed\nMust be able to work at heights and in confined spaces inside duct, stacks, tanks, and casings\nAble to stand for long periods; climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are required\nAble to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted\nMust be able to work outdoors in South Texas heat, wind, and rain, and around 19% aqueous ammonia SCR equipment\nMust wear required PPE, including fall protection, confined-space gear, and respiratory protection when specified\nAble to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, hot, confined, or at height)\nITAR REQUIREMENTS:\nTo 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. 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