Sr. Electrical Commissioning Technician at xAI

On-site - Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS

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xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity. The role seeks a senior electrical commissioning technician to support the buildout and energization of high‑performance data centers, performing commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems that power AI supercomputing infrastructure. The position is full‑time, onsite, with significant travel to data center sites, requiring collaboration with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high‑quality electrical systems from installation to turnover.

Requirements

Skills

  • 3+ years of hands‑on electrical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V (medium voltage experience preferred), including switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and protective relaying
  • Experience with commissioning test equipment such as meggers, multimeters, relay test sets, power quality analyzers, etc
  • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NETA)
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one‑line diagrams
  • Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training
  • Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows

Responsibilities

  • Execute electrical commissioning activities for medium and low voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and associated controls in data center environments
  • Perform point‑to‑point wiring checks, functional testing, calibration, and system integration verification
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases
  • Develop and execute detailed commissioning test procedures, scripts, and documentation in accordance with project specifications and industry standards
  • Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and xAI engineers to coordinate energization sequences and integrated system testing
  • Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, LOTO procedures, and quality standards during all commissioning activities
  • Maintain accurate as‑built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports
  • Support training of operations and maintenance teams on commissioned electrical systems
  • Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve design and installation quality

Technologies

MeggersMultimetersRelay test setsPower quality analyzersNECNFPA 70EIEEENETACxProProcorePLCSCADA

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