Sr. Facilities Operations Technician - Memphis
SR. FACILITIES OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN
As a Sr. 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 xAI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center systems like HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while mentoring junior technicians to ensure operational reliability
Oversee the maintenance and optimization of critical data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems, while leading a team of technicians to ensure operational reliability and efficiency
Responsible for MEP Infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance, ensuring the sites align with all local and regional health and safety requirements
Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the datacenter facility. The systems and equipment can include pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS and switchgear, etc
Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self-report the problems of facilities
Experience with writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, 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 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Operations/facilities work experience in a data center
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems (both would be a huge plus)
Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals
Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations
Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with Building Management Systems (Client)
Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English
Strong troubleshooting skills
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and 35 lbs unassisted
Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools as needed
Work is often performed in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with appropriate safety gear
Comfortable working in extreme outdoor environments—heat, cold, rain, etc
Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Available to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
Willing to travel as needed (up to 10%)
Valid driver’s license