Operations & Maintenance Technician at xAI

Hybrid - Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS

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The O&M Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of a 1.2 GW behind-the-meter simple-cycle load following facility consisting of multiple LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine generators, balance-of-plant systems, and associated electrical distribution. This is a true multi-skilled "hybrid" position requiring proven hands‑on expertise in control room operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and water treatment/chemistry for the LM6000 platform.

Requirements

Skills

  • Minimum 2–5 years of direct hands‑on experience on LM 6000 aeroderivative turbines (Level 1/2/3 maintenance qualified strongly preferred)
  • Demonstrated competency in at least three of the five core disciplines: Control Room Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, and Water Treatment/Chemistry
  • Ability to read and interpret LM6000-specific P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams; medium‑voltage experience is a plus
  • Strong computer skills
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check, drug screen, respiratory fit test, and physical
  • Physical requirements: work at heights, in confined spaces, and around high-voltage equipment; lift 50+ lbs repeatedly, climb turbine enclosures, wear full PPE including respirator; tolerate high heat and humidity inside LM6000 enclosures and outdoor extreme weather conditions

Responsibilities

  • Safely start, operate, monitor, and shut down LM6000 gas turbines and BOP systems; execute fast‑start dispatches; respond to alarms; provide effective communication to the facility operations team; maintain shift logs, LOTO records, and regulatory compliance documentation
  • Perform Level 1–2 mechanical maintenance, borescope inspections, combustor/TBC inspections, and unit alignment; replace VBV/IGV actuators, perform lube oil system maintenance, and service starters/clutches
  • Test and maintain 13.8 kV switchgear, generator breakers, and MODs; test exciter, AVR; calibrate protective relays; support black‑start diesel; troubleshoot 480 V MCCs, test motors, perform infrared thermography
  • Calibrate and troubleshoot vibration, temperature, pressure, and speed sensors; test fire & gas systems; perform loop checks
  • Operate reverse osmosis/demineralized water system; test water purity; dose chemicals; regenerate resin beds
  • Execute LOTO, hot work, confined‑space permits
  • Lead or support scheduled LM6000 borescope, combustion, and hot section outages
  • Maintain critical spares inventory and CMMS records
  • Mentor apprentices and contractors

Technologies

LM6000 aeroderivative turbine13.8 kV switchgearDCS (Distributed Control System)NFPA 70E Electrical SafetyVibration Analyst Category II

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