As a Facilities Operations Technician at SpaceXAI, you will operate and maintain the critical facility systems that power our supercomputing data centers. Working hands‑on with MEP systems, you will tackle maintenance, operations, and repairs, ensuring peak performance and reliability. You will troubleshoot complex issues, streamline processes, and collaborate with teams to keep our infrastructure running smoothly, directly supporting SpaceXAI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.
Critical Facilities Engineer at xAI
On-site - Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 2+ years of hands‑on operations/facilities work experience (data center experience preferred)
- Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems
- Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation, including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals
- Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or Building Management Systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use hand tools and power tools, work in tight quarters, and lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
- Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with appropriate safety gear
- Comfortable working in extreme outdoor environments and in environments with exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Availability to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Subject to pre‑employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Subject to pre‑employment and annual post‑employment background checks
- Willing to travel as needed (up to 10%)
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Responsible for MEP infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance, ensuring the sites align with all local and regional health and safety requirements
- Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the datacenter facility, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS and switchgear, etc.
- Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self‑report the problems of facilities
- Experience with writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, EOPs
- Perform daily inspections of critical systems
- Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime
- Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns
- Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics
- Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress
Technologies
MEP systemsHVACPower systemsEnvironmental controlsPLC-based control systemsBuilding Management SystemsUPSSwitchgear
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