Electrical Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>The Power Generation team is seeking an Electrical Technician to operate and maintain plant electrical systems at SpaceX’s power generation facility. You will work hands-on across medium-voltage generation, distribution, and balance-of-plant electrical equipment up to 13.5 kV and 34.8 kV. This is an operations and maintenance role — you will switch, troubleshoot, repair, and keep electrical systems online in a high-reliability, fast-paced plant environment.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perform operations and maintenance on plant electrical systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, motors, VFDs, UPS units, automatic transfer switches, and emergency/black-start equipment, at voltages up to 13.5 kV and 34.8 kV.</li> <li>Execute switching, isolation, LOTO, racking of breakers, and restoration of medium-voltage equipment in accordance with plant procedures and NFPA 70E.</li> <li>Troubleshoot electrical faults on power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary systems using one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical test equipment.</li> <li>Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.</li> <li>Support plant startups, shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities alongside operators, controls technicians, and engineers.</li> <li>Install, terminate, and maintain plant electrical equipment, cable, and control wiring as required for operations and maintenance work.</li> <li>Respond to electrical alarms, trips, and equipment failures; support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.</li> <li>Coordinate with operations, engineering, and utility personnel on switching, clearances, and electrical work that affects plant generation.</li> <li>Maintain accurate work orders, switching records, and as-found/as-left documentation.</li> <li>Follow all safety, LOTO, arc-flash, and PPE requirements while working in energized and hazardous plant environments.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>3+ years of experience as an electrical technician, industrial electrician, or similar role maintaining industrial or power generation electrical systems.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience operating and maintaining medium-voltage electrical systems (4.16 kV to 34.8 kV), including switchgear, transformers, and breakers.</li> <li>Experience in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility.</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&amp;M manuals.</li> <li>Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc-flash safety practices.</li> <li>Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, MCCs, UPS systems, and plant auxiliary electrical equipment.</li> <li>Familiarity with electrical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, infrared, and similar).</li> <li>Journeyman electrician license or equivalent formal electrical training.</li> <li>Experience using a CMMS or work-order system to plan and close maintenance work.</li> <li>Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-discipline operations and maintenance team.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Willingness to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights.</li> <li>Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and rotating or on-call schedules to support plant operations.</li> <li>Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE.</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.</li> <li>Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position.</li> <li>Must be able to work on-site at the power generation facility, with potential travel to other SpaceX sites.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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