The opportunity
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 enabling human life on Mars.
What you'll do
Conduct Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) of power generation systems, fuel gas,: steam, and chemical utilities, and recommend controls to manage risks as low as reasonably practicable
Evaluate equipment overpressure/overtemperature scenarios, including boilers,: heat recovery systems, turbines, pressure vessels, and relief systems
Perform/oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing: (SAT), risk assessments, and hazard analyses on complex process and power plant equipment
Implement and field-validate safety-critical instruments and interlocks: during Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs) as new generating units and supporting systems come online
Implement a Process Safety Management (PSM) program and ensure compliance with all applicable pillars of PSM
Support commissioning and startup of new power generation facilities and major capital projects in Memphis
What they're looking for
- Partner with operations, maintenance, and construction teams to identify and: mitigate process safety risks during both ongoing operations and facility build-out
- Utilization of quality and risk tools such as root cause analysis and: corrective action, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving
- Utilization of process modeling tools such as Aspen Plus, Aspen HYSYS, and/or Aspen Dynamics
- Bachelor’s degree in process safety, chemical engineering, mechanical: engineering, or an engineering discipline
