Supervisor, 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>As a Supervisor on the power generation team, you will lead the technicians who operate, maintain, and repair on-site generation that powers SpaceXAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities. You will oversee plant technicians, process technicians, and electrical technicians as one operations and maintenance team — covering gas turbine packages, balance-of-plant, process/fluid systems, and plant electrical systems through 34.5 kV.</p> <p>You will operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, manage multiple workstreams at once, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced plant environment. This role directly impacts reliability, safety, and uptime at the Southaven and Memphis sites. You will keep generation online, keep maintenance disciplined and cost-effective, and build a technician team that can respond to trips, outages, and commissioning without losing the day-to-day plant.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Lead a team of plant technicians, process technicians, and electrical technicians responsible for inspections, testing, operations, maintenance, and repair of power generation systems, including gas turbines and generators, balance-of-plant, fuel gas and process/fluid systems, water and compressed/instrument air, HVAC and cooling, and plant electrical systems up to 13.5 kV / 34.5 kV</li> <li>Schedule daily work, prioritize assignments, and balance planned maintenance against real-time plant needs, alarms, trips, and outages</li> <li>Direct switching, isolation, LOTO, start-up, shutdown, and restoration activities so electrical, mechanical, and process work is coordinated and safe</li> <li>Own work execution quality: procedures, work orders, as-found/as-left records, and close-out in the CMMS</li> <li>Know and enforce SpaceXAI safety procedures, including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, confined space, and hot work; stop work when conditions are unsafe and escalate uncorrected hazards</li> <li>Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and outages alongside engineering, operations, and contractors</li> <li>Coordinate with engineering, operators, and utility personnel on clearances, switching, and work that affects generation</li> <li>Oversee vendors and contractors supporting the plant; keep work competitive, safe, and on schedule, and coordinate with buyers and accounts payable as needed</li> <li>Communicate with the Manager on daily activities, plant status, team performance, and issues requiring escalation</li> <li>Drive overall technician performance and effectiveness through coaching, development, and clear standards</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>3+ years of hands on experience working in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical, construction, or engineering field, or equivalent experience</li> <li>Hands-on background in one or more of: gas turbine / plant operations, process or fluid systems (fuel gas, water, compressed air), or medium-voltage electrical operations and maintenance</li> <li>Experience leading a mixed-discipline operations and maintenance team (mechanical, process, and electrical)</li> <li>Ability to read P&amp;IDs, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&amp;M manual</li> <li>Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc-flash practices</li> <li>Experience using a CMMS or work-order system to plan, schedule, and close maintenance work</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint</li> <li>Experience managing budgets, third-party vendors, and contractor work</li> <li>High attention to detail, documentation, and plant housekeeping standards</li> <li>Ability to work independently with little direction and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment</li> <li>Ability to anticipate plant needs and develop practical solutions for reliability and continuous improvement</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 on-call schedules to support plant operations</li> <li>Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE</li> <li>Must be able 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 SpaceXAI sites</li> <li>Valid driver’s license</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>SpaceXAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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