Turbine Technician - 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><p><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></p> <p>SpaceXAI is seeking a Turbine Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot gas turbine generator packages at our power generation facility. This is a hands-on role: you will inspect running turbine packages, support start-up and shutdown, respond to trips and alarms, restore equipment, and keep generation online. You will work across the turbine, generator, and package auxiliaries — following OEM procedures, site MOPs, and engineering direction in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operate, inspect, and maintain gas turbine generator packages (including Solar and 6000-class units) and associated auxiliaries: lube oil, hydraulic, fuel gas, inlet air, enclosure ventilation, cooling, fire/gas detection, and generator systems</li> <li>Support turbine start-up, loading, shutdown, cooldown, and turning-gear operations per OEM and site procedures</li> <li>Perform daily inspections of turbines and package systems; identify leaks, vibration, temperature, and alarm issues early and self-report before they affect generation</li> <li>Troubleshoot and repair operational issues on turbine packages during normal operation, start-up, trips, outages, or commissioning</li> <li>Adjust, repair, or replace faulty mechanical, electrical, and controls components on turbines, generators, and package auxiliaries</li> <li>Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of turbine control systems, including OEM turbine controllers, PLC, HMI, and SCADA interfaces</li> <li>Write, follow, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; support lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space, and site safety and environmental requirements</li> <li>Support scheduled turbine outages: filter changes, inspections, OEM work, system isolation, and return-to-service</li> <li>Support commissioning by witnessing turbine start-up, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring turnover</li> <li>Read and interpret P&amp;IDs, OEM manuals, schematics, and drawings; coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to restore the turbine and keep generation online</li> </ul> <p><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>3+ years of hands-on experience as a technician or operator working on gas turbines, rotating equipment, or industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or control systems</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience operating or maintaining gas turbines (Solar, 6000-class, or similar) in a power plant or industrial generation setting</li> <li>Experience with turbine auxiliaries (lube oil, fuel gas, inlet filtration, enclosure systems) and generator systems</li> <li>Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs</li> <li>Experience troubleshooting turbine equipment, including OEM turbine control interfaces and PLC/HMI/SCADA</li> <li>Associate’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Power Plant Technology, Turbine Technology, Mechatronics) or equivalent experience</li> <li>Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently in a team environment</li> </ul> <p><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs (unassisted), climb ladders, and work in confined spaces</li> <li>Must be willing to travel up to 25%. Position is based at a SpaceX power generation facility; work at other SpaceX sites for extended periods may be required</li> <li>Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts as needed based on turbine operational needs</li> <li>Ability to work in all environments (heat, cold, rain) while wearing appropriate PPE and remaining focused in hazardous areas</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our </em><em><a href="https://x.ai/legal/recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Recruitment Privacy Notice</a>.</em></p></div>