Facilities Operations Technician - Memphis

xAI • Memphis, MS

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About The Position

As a Facilities Operations Technician at SpaceXSI, you will operate and maintain critical facility systems that power supercomputing data centers. You will work hands-on with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, performing maintenance, operations, and repairs to ensure performance and reliability. The role involves troubleshooting complex issues, improving processes, and collaborating with teams to keep infrastructure running smoothly in support of SpaceXSI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.

The job description includes positions with increasing responsibility: Facilities Operations Technician, Senior Facilities Operations Technician, and Facilities Operations Lead. The technician independently operates and maintains critical MEP systems; the senior technician performs advanced maintenance and troubleshooting and mentors junior technicians; and the lead oversees infrastructure maintenance and optimization while leading a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or at least 2 years of hands-on operations or facilities work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
• Experience and knowledge of critical-systems documentation, including plans, procedures, and operations manuals.
• Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or Building Management Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and technical writing skills in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to use hand and power tools as needed.
• Physical dexterity to work in tight quarters.
• Comfort working at elevated heights up to 100 feet with appropriate safety gear.
• Comfort working in extreme outdoor conditions, including heat, cold, and rain.
• Comfort working in environments involving fumes, odors, and noise.
• Availability for flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel as needed, up to 10%.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing, random drug and alcohol testing, and pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Data center experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles and systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure MEP infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance with local and regional health and safety requirements.
• Provide operational expertise for facility MEP systems and equipment, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting, generators, motors, water supply, UPS, and switchgear.
• Routinely inspect facility areas, maintain performance measures, and proactively report facility problems.
• Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
• Identify and maintain spare-parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
• Develop and implement energy-monitoring metrics.
• Support commissioning by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level