Electrical Commissioning Technician - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 5mo ago
About the role
Electrical Commissioning Technician to support buildout and energization of SpaceXSI's high-performance data centers, performing commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems for AI supercomputing infrastructure. Onsite role with significant travel to data center sites.
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 SpaceXSI 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.
Qualifications
- 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 (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.
Skills
Required:Electrical commissioningElectrical safety and proceduresElectrical drawings interpretation
Benefits
- Recruitment privacy notice provided by SpaceXSI.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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