Chiller Technician - Memphis
CHILLER TECHNICIAN
As a Facilities Operations Technician at SpaceXSI, you'll dive in, operating and maintaining the critical facility systems that power our supercomputing data centers. Working hands-on with MEP systems, you’ll tackle maintenance, operations, and repairs, ensuring peak performance and reliability. Expect to troubleshoot complex issues, streamline processes, and collaborate with teams to keep our infrastructure running smoothly, directly supporting SpaceXSI mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.
You will independently operate and maintain critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in supercomputing data centers, ensuring high reliability and performance through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for site safety and environmental compliance of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure, ensuring facilities align with local and regional health and safety requirements
Provide operational expertise for MEP systems at the data center, including systems and equipment such as pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS, and switchgear
Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively report facility issues
Write and execute method of procedures (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency operating procedures (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 efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or 2+ years of hands-on experience in operations or facilities work
Experience writing or maintaining critical systems documentation, including plans, procedures, and operations manuals
Experience with building and electrical power monitoring systems and operations
Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with building management systems (Client)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong troubleshooting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English
Experience with mechanical or electrical systems in a facilities or data center environment
Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles and systems
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Must be able to utilize hand tools and power tools as needed
Work is often performed in tight quarters; physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Able to work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with appropriate safety gear
Able to work in extreme outdoor environments (heat, cold, rain, etc.)
Able to work in an environment with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be willing to work flexible shifts that provide 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing
Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
Must be willing to travel as needed (up to 10%)
Valid driver’s license