Fiber Technician role at xAI’s Memphis data center involves installing and maintaining fiber optic systems, ensuring seamless connectivity, collaborating with teams, and supporting the mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
Fiber Technician at xAI
On-site - Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS
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Skills
- 1+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
- Extensive experience in fiber splicing
- Technical knowledge of communication networks
- Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
- Knowledgeable of different fiber types
- Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience installing structured cabling
- Work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs, unassisted
- Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
- Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
- Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent manage all phases of datacenter installation projects
- Ensure a safe and productive work environment
- Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance
- Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work properly
- Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables
- Organize scheduled maintenance routines
- Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
- Keep track of the signal strength of different devices
- Formulate and maintain system records and system designs
Technologies
fiber optic systemsfiber splicingfiber optic cablescommunication networkscomputers and electronic systemsfiber typesstructured cabling
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