Senior Medium-Voltage Electrician - Memphis
xAI· Data Center
Hybrid (Memphis, TN / Southaven, MS)full-timePosted 4w ago
About the role
Senior Electrician responsible for operating, maintaining, and optimizing critical MEP electrical and associated systems in SpaceXSI supercomputing data centers, with hands-on roles in maintenance, operations, troubleshooting, safety, and collaboration to support xAI initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Independently operate and maintain critical electrical systems in supercomputing data centers, ensuring high reliability and performance through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
- Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center systems like power and environmental controls, while mentoring junior technicians to ensure operational reliability.
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of critical data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems, while leading a team of technicians to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
- 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, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting, generators, motors, water supply, UPS and switchgear.
- Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are maintained and self-report problems in 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 6+ 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, use hand/power tools, work in tight quarters, lift up to 35 lbs unassisted, work at heights up to 100 feet, work in extreme outdoor environments and exposure to fumes, odors, and noise.
- Available to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
- Willing to travel up to 10%.
- Valid driver’s license.
Skills
Required:Electrical system operation and maintenanceTroubleshootingMEP documentationBMS/PLC systemsSafety and complianceCommunication
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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