SpaceXAI seeks a Manager, Operations to lead facilities and power generation for hyperscale AI compute facilities. The role owns day‑to‑day and long‑term performance of mission‑critical data center operations, including power generation, distribution, cooling, mechanical, electrical, environmental systems, and fiber networking. The candidate will build and lead high‑performing teams, drive reliability and efficiency, ensure 24/7 uptime, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and AI hardware teams for new builds, expansions, and sustainability initiatives.
Manager, Operations at SpaceXAI
On-site - Memphis, TN
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Skills
- 5+ years of progressive experience in data center facilities operations, power generation operations, hyperscale infrastructure management, or mission‑critical industrial operations
- At least 2+ years in a management or supervisory role
- Proven track record leading large‑scale operations teams supporting high‑density compute environments with significant on‑site or dedicated power generation
- Strong experience managing fiber optic networks, dark fiber deployments, or high‑bandwidth connectivity infrastructure
- Deep knowledge of power generation systems (gas turbines, reciprocating engines, cogeneration, etc.), MEP systems, BMS/SCADA, liquid cooling, power redundancy topologies, and 24/7 operations best practices
- Hands‑on leadership style with ability to manage teams, budgets, and cross‑functional stakeholders
- Proficiency with operations tools, CMMS, monitoring platforms, and data‑driven decision making
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Power Systems, Facilities Management, or related field (certifications such as CDCP, CDCS are a plus)
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale the facilities operations and power generation teams responsible for the reliable operation, maintenance, monitoring, and optimization of critical infrastructure including on‑site power generation assets, electrical systems, mechanical/HVAC, liquid cooling, power distribution, UPS, generators, and building management systems
- Direct the fiber teams overseeing the design, deployment, maintenance, and expansion of high‑speed fiber optic networks, dark fiber, and connectivity infrastructure supporting AI compute clusters and data center interconnects
- Own key performance metrics such as uptime (targeting 99.999%+), MTTD/MTTR, PUE, WUE, power generation efficiency, and overall infrastructure availability
- Develop and enforce standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance programs, incident response protocols, and continuous improvement processes for both facilities and power generation assets
- Build, mentor, and grow multidisciplinary teams of operations technicians, power generation engineers, and controls specialists while fostering a culture of ownership, safety, and excellence
- Partner closely with engineering, construction, procurement, and AI hardware teams to support new facility builds, expansions, commissioning, power integration, and smooth handovers from project to operations
- Manage operational budgets, vendor relationships, spare parts inventory, and risk mitigation strategies in a high‑velocity environment
- Drive innovation in operational practices, automation, predictive maintenance, power generation optimization, and sustainability initiatives to support the extreme power and cooling demands of next‑generation AI systems
- Provide regular performance reporting, root cause analyses, lessons learned, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Technologies
CMMSmonitoring platformsBMS/SCADAautomationpredictive analytics
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