Construction Rigger - 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>We are seeking a Construction Rigger to support the buildout of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will plan and execute lifts, land mechanical equipment, and keep construction moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.</p> <p>You will work closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to rig, signal, and set loads from construction through turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data center sites.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Plan and execute lifts using mobile and tower cranes (as signal person), forklifts, gantries, tuggers, chain falls, come-alongs, and other hoisting equipment.</li> <li>Inspect, select, and install slings, shackles, spreader bars, below-the-hook devices, and other rigging hardware; confirm working load limits, hitch type, and sling angles before a pick.</li> <li>Keep damaged, unlabeled, or out-of-date gear out of service and maintain an orderly rigging crib and laydown yard.</li> <li>Signal crane and forklift operators and run the lift team communication for the duration of the pick, including exclusion zones.</li> <li>Crib, block, roll, and land pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, skids, pipe racks, modules, and other mechanical gear.</li> <li>Assist with simple lift sketches, load paths, and field changes; flag drawing or lift-plan conflicts before the pick starts.</li> <li>Stage, move, and inventory rigging gear and construction materials; fetch and return tools and keep consumables stocked.</li> <li>Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.</li> <li>Follow LOTO, PPE, lift-permit, and site rules; do not start a lift without authorization and a clear exclusion zone.</li> <li>Report damaged gear, unsafe conditions, and near misses immediately.</li> <li>Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Journey-level construction rigging experience: 3+ years of industrial or commercial construction rigging, completion of a recognized rigger or ironworker apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience signaling cranes and executing lifts with slings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, and gantries or tuggers.</li> <li>Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.</li> <li>Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.</li> <li>Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including lift permits and exclusion zones.</li> <li>Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.</li> <li>Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.</li> <li>Familiarity with load charts, pick planning, and mechanical equipment sets (pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, skids).</li> <li>NCCCO Rigger certification (Level I or II) or equivalent.</li> <li>Qualified signal person certification.</li> <li>Forklift certification; aerial lift or scissor lift certification a plus.</li> <li>OSHA 10 or equivalent training.</li> <li>Ability to read plans, lift sketches, and equipment arrangement drawings.</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.</li> <li>Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift and position moderate loads and rigging hardware, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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