Lead 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>As a Lead Technician on SpaceXAI's power generation team, you will lead the technician crew for on-site generation that powers high-density AI supercomputing facilities in the Southaven / Memphis area. You will work across plant, process, and electrical systems — gas turbine packages, balance-of-plant, fuel gas and fluid systems, and medium-voltage electrical through 34.5 kV.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perform and lead operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across plant mechanical, process/fluid, and electrical systems, including gas turbines and generators, balance-of-plant equipment, fuel gas, water, compressed/instrument air, HVAC and cooling, and plant electrical systems up to 13.5 kV / 34.5 kV</li> <li>Serve as the working technical lead on assigned jobs, shifts, and outages: sequence work, coordinate across disciplines, and keep execution aligned with the supervisor’s priorities and live plant conditions</li> <li>Mentor plant, process, and electrical technicians through on-the-job training, technical guidance, and quality checks — without owning hiring, performance reviews, or formal people management</li> <li>Execute and support switching, isolation, LOTO, start-up, shutdown, racking of breakers, and restoration so mechanical, process, and electrical work is coordinated and safe</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex, cross-discipline plant issues using P&amp;IDs, single-line diagrams, schematics, and test equipment; support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions</li> <li>Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime</li> <li>Respond to alarms, trips, and equipment failures; take first action and escalate to the supervisor and engineering as required</li> <li>Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and outages alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and contractors</li> <li>Install, maintain, and restore plant mechanical, process, and electrical equipment as required for operations and maintenance work</li> <li>Maintain accurate work orders, as-found/as-left records, and close-out in the CMMS; uphold procedure and documentation standards</li> <li>Know and enforce safety requirements including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, confined space, hot work, and PPE; stop work when conditions are unsafe</li> <li>Coordinate with the supervisor, engineering, operations, and utility personnel on clearances, switching, and work that affects generation</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>5+ years of experience as a plant technician, process technician, electrical technician, industrial mechanic/electrician, or similar role maintaining power generation or high-reliability industrial systems</li> <li>Experience providing technical direction, on-the-job training, or crew-lead support to other technicians</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience in more than one of: gas turbine / plant mechanical systems; process or fluid systems (fuel gas, water, compressed air); and medium-voltage electrical operations and maintenance (4.16 kV to 34.5 kV)</li> <li>Experience in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility</li> <li>Ability to read and interpret P&amp;IDs, 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, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and plant auxiliary systems</li> <li>Familiarity with electrical and mechanical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, infrared, vibration, and similar)</li> <li>Journeyman electrician or millwright license, or equivalent formal trade 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 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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