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Site Operations Technician

OpenAI· Scaling
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San Francisco, Seattle$157k - $221kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

OpenAI is hiring a Site Operations Technician to support daily operation of Industrial Compute campuses as the on-site technical representative coordinating across hardware operations, facilities, construction, logistics, security, and external service providers.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine walkthroughs of Industrial Compute facilities to verify operational readiness and identify potential issues.
  • Monitor site conditions and report abnormalities involving hardware spaces, network rooms, utilities, logistics areas, and common infrastructure.
  • Support coordination of vendors, contractors, and partner organizations performing work on-site.
  • Assist with hardware deliveries, inventory movements, asset tracking, and equipment staging.
  • Document operational issues and coordinate follow-up with Hardware Operations, Facilities, Infrastructure Delivery, or external partners.
  • Support physical audits of racks, equipment, inventory, and infrastructure assets.
  • Assist with site access coordination and ensure work activities comply with established operational procedures.
  • Maintain accurate operational documentation, logs, and site records.
  • Participate in operational readiness activities for new deployments, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades.
  • Escalate operational risks that may impact availability, safety, or project schedules.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve operational processes and site execution.

Qualifications

  • Have an Associate's degree, technical certification, military experience, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Have 2+ years supporting data center operations, facilities, hardware operations, manufacturing, industrial operations, or mission-critical infrastructure.
  • Have experience working in technical or operational environments requiring strong attention to detail.
  • Are able to document issues clearly and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Are comfortable working in active data center or industrial environments.
  • Are able to lift equipment, move hardware, climb ladders, and perform physical work as required.
  • Are willing to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends during major deployments.

Skills

Required:Associate's degree or equivalent experience2+ years data center / mission-critical infrastructure experienceDocumentation and cross-functional communicationPhysical and mobility requirementsFlexibility with schedules
Nice to have:Vendor coordinationSafety and compliance knowledge

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time (1 hour per 30 hours worked, or more, as required by applicable state or local law)
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends, may also be provided.
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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