Facilities Operations Technician - Memphis at xAI

<div class="content-intro"><p>SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars.<br><br>SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next.</p></div><h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">ABOUT THE ROLE:</span></h3> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As a Facilities Operations Technician at <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXSI</span>, 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 <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">SpaceXSI's</span> mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.&nbsp;</span></p> <p data-pm-slice="1 1 []"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This role includes the following positions, each with increasing responsibility:</span></p> <ul class="tight" data-tight="true"> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Facilities Operations Technician</strong>: 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.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Sr Facilities Operations Technician</strong>: Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center systems like HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while mentoring junior technicians to ensure operational reliability.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Facilities Operations Lead</strong>: 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.</span></p> </li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsible for MEP Infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance, ensuring the sites align with all local and regional health and safety requirements.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self-report the problems of facilities.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, EOPs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform daily inspections of critical systems.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.</span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 2+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree (data center experience preferred).</li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems (both would be a huge plus).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong troubleshooting skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with Building Management Systems (Client).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Physical Requirements:</span></strong></span> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools as needed.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work is often performed in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with appropriate safety gear.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working in extreme outdoor environments—heat, cold, rain, etc.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Available to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Willing to travel as needed (up to 10%).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Valid driver’s license.</span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. 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