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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.\nOPERATIONS MANAGER (POWER PLANT)\nSpaceX is seeking a Power Plant Operations Manager to lead the daily operation and performance of power generation systems supporting the Starbase supercomputer. This position is responsible for ensuring gas turbines, generators, supporting utilities, and balance-of-plant systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably to meet the demands of mission-critical infrastructure.\nThis is a hands-on engineering leadership role. You will build and manage the plant operations team, establish operating procedures, monitor plant performance, and lead troubleshooting during startups, shutdowns, equipment trips, and abnormal operating conditions. The ideal candidate has direct power plant operating experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to lead operators through complex situations while maintaining safety and equipment reliability.\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\nLead daily power plant operations, including gas turbine startup and shutdown, generation monitoring, load management, and balance-of-plant operation\nBuild, train, and manage a team of plant operators and shift supervisors responsible for safe and reliable plant operation\nDevelop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs), method of procedure documents (MOPs), emergency operating procedures (EOPs), and shift turnover processes\nMonitor operational performance, including plant output, turbine efficiency, heat rate, equipment temperatures, pressures, vibration, and alarm conditions\nDirect operating response to turbine trips, equipment failures, system alarms, and abnormal plant conditions; coordinate safe restoration of generation\nWork directly with engineering and maintenance teams to troubleshoot equipment issues and minimize unplanned downtime\nCoordinate plant operating schedules, planned shutdowns, maintenance clearances, and equipment return-to-service activities\nOversee plant control room operations and ensure operators are proficient with turbine controls, DCS, SCADA, and associated monitoring systems\nSupport commissioning, startup, performance testing, and operational turnover of new power generation equipment\nLead root cause investigations related to operating events, procedural deficiencies, and equipment performance issues\nCoordinate with electrical infrastructure and supercomputer operations teams on generation availability, load changes, and system reliability\nEnsure operational compliance with plant safety procedures, environmental permits, equipment operating limits, and applicable regulatory requirements\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline\n5+ years of hands-on experience in power plant operations, including gas turbine, combined-cycle, or comparable industrial power generation facilities\nExperience directing plant operations, leading operating personnel, or supervising control room activities\nDemonstrated experience with plant startup, shutdown, troubleshooting, and equipment performance monitoring\nPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:\nDirect operating experience with industrial gas turbines, generators, HRSGs, steam turbines, or associated balance-of-plant equipment\nExperience with GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, or comparable turbine and control systems\nStrong understanding of turbine operating parameters, combustion systems, generator synchronization, and plant performance\nExperience with DCS, PLC, SCADA, and turbine control systems\nAbility to interpret P&IDs, electrical single-line diagrams, control logic, and operating manuals\nExperience developing and improving startup, shutdown, emergency response, and equipment restoration procedures\nDemonstrated ability to manage 24/7 operating teams, shift schedules, and technical training programs\nExperience investigating turbine trips, forced outages, and operational reliability issues\nFamiliarity with electrical switching, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, and industrial process safety\nExperience operating power generation assets supporting data centers or other mission-critical facilities\nStrong ability to make sound technical decisions under pressure and communicate effectively across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams\nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:\nMust be able to work onsite at Starbase, TX\nMust be available to provide on-call support during critical operating events\nMust be willing to work extended hours, nights, and weekends as operational needs require\nAbility to work outdoors and in industrial plant environments while wearing appropriate PPE\nAbility to safely access operating equipment, climb stairs and ladders, and work in confined spaces when required\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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