Electrical Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS)Full-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Electrical Technician to operate and maintain plant electrical systems at SpaceXSI's power generation facility, working with medium-voltage equipment up to 13.5 kV and 34.8 kV in a high-reliability operations environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform operations and maintenance on plant electrical systems, including generators, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, motors, VFDs, UPS units, automatic transfer switches, and emergency/black-start equipment, at voltages up to 13.5 kV and 34.8 kV.
- Execute switching, isolation, LOTO, racking of breakers, and restoration of medium-voltage equipment in accordance with plant procedures and NFPA 70E.
- Troubleshoot electrical faults on power distribution, protection, grounding, lighting, and auxiliary systems using one-line diagrams, schematics, and electrical test equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Support plant startups, shutdowns, outages, and commissioning activities alongside operators, controls technicians, and engineers.
- Install, terminate, and maintain plant electrical equipment, cable, and control wiring as required for operations and maintenance work.
- Respond to electrical alarms, trips, and equipment failures; support root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate with operations, engineering, and utility personnel on switching, clearances, and electrical work that affects plant generation.
- Maintain accurate work orders, switching records, and as-found/as-left documentation.
- Follow all safety, LOTO, arc-flash, and PPE requirements while working in energized and hazardous plant environments.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of experience as an electrical technician, industrial electrician, or similar role maintaining industrial or power generation electrical systems.
Skills
Required:Medium-voltage electrical systemsRead and interpret electrical diagramsLOTO and NFPA 70E safetyTroubleshooting electrical systems
Nice to have:Electrical test equipmentCMMS / work-order systemsCommunication and teamwork
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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