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Facilities Operations Technician

xAI· Data Center
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Hybrid (Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Facilities Operations Technician at SpaceXSI responsible for operating and maintaining critical MEP infrastructure in supercomputing data centers, with career paths from technician to lead. Focus on maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, and process optimization to ensure high reliability of data center facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for MEP Infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance, ensuring the sites align with all local and regional health and safety requirements.
  • Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the datacenter facility. The systems and equipment can include pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS and switchgear, etc.
  • Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self-report the problems of facilities.
  • Experience with writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, EOPs.
  • Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
  • Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
  • Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
  • Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
  • Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 2+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree (data center experience preferred).
  • Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems (both would be a huge plus).
  • Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals.
  • Experience and knowledge of Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with Building Management Systems (Client).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; utilize hand tools and power tools; work in tight quarters; lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted; work at heights up to 100 feet with safety gear; endure extreme outdoor environments; exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
  • Available to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing; pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
  • Willing to travel as needed (up to 10%).
  • Valid driver’s license.

Skills

Required:MEP systems knowledgeTroubleshootingBuilding Management Systems / PLC
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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