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Supervisor, Power Generation - Memphis

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Hybrid (Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN)full-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Supervisor on the power generation team responsible for leading technicians in operations, maintenance, and repair of on-site power generation supporting SpaceXSI high-density AI supercomputing facilities at Southaven, MS and Memphis, TN. Oversees gas turbine packages, balance-of-plant, process/fluid systems, and plant electrical systems up to 34.5 kV. Focuses on reliability, safety, uptime, and building a capable technician team that can respond to trips, outages, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of plant technicians, process technicians, and electrical technicians responsible for inspections, testing, operations, maintenance, and repair of power generation systems, including gas turbines and generators, balance-of-plant, fuel gas and process/fluid systems, water and compressed/instrument air, HVAC and cooling, and plant electrical systems up to 13.5 kV / 34.5 kV
  • Schedule daily work, prioritize assignments, and balance planned maintenance against real-time plant needs, alarms, trips, and outages
  • Direct switching, isolation, LOTO, start-up, shutdown, and restoration activities so electrical, mechanical, and process work is coordinated and safe
  • Own work execution quality: procedures, work orders, as-found/as-left records, and close-out in the CMMS
  • Know and enforce SpaceXSI safety procedures, including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, confined space, and hot work; stop work when conditions are unsafe and escalate uncorrected hazards
  • Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and outages alongside engineering, operations, and contractors
  • Coordinate with engineering, operators, and utility personnel on clearances, switching, and work that affects generation
  • Oversee vendors and contractors supporting the plant; keep work competitive, safe, and on schedule, and coordinate with buyers and accounts payable as needed
  • Communicate with the Manager on daily activities, plant status, team performance, and issues requiring escalation
  • Drive overall technician performance and effectiveness through coaching, development, and clear standards

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 3+ years of hands on experience working in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical, construction, or engineering field, or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • Hands-on background in gas turbine / plant operations, process or fluid systems (fuel gas, water, compressed air), or medium-voltage electrical operations and maintenance (preferred)
  • Experience leading a mixed-discipline operations and maintenance team (mechanical, process, and electrical) (preferred)
  • Ability to read P&IDs, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&M manual (preferred)
  • Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc-flash practices (preferred)
  • Experience using a CMMS or work-order system to plan, schedule, and close maintenance work (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint (preferred)
  • Experience managing budgets, third-party vendors, and contractor work (preferred)
  • High attention to detail, documentation, and plant housekeeping standards (preferred)
  • Ability to work independently with little direction and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment (preferred)
  • Ability to anticipate plant needs and develop practical solutions for reliability and continuous improvement (preferred)

Skills

Required:Team leadership
Nice to have:CMMS / work-order managementSafety procedures (LOTO, NFPA 70E, arc-flash)
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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