Director, Memphis Power Plant Ops for 24/7 Data Center Power

Precision Labs; Southaven (MS); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI Memphis seeks a Director, Memphis Power Plant Operations to lead the gas turbine power plant supporting the Colossus data center campus in Memphis, Tennessee. This role oversees all plant operations, maintenance, commissioning, and expansion to deliver reliable, high-availability electrical power.

You will drive operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to scale availability, cost management, and schedule adherence in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years in power generation operations or plant management.
• 5+ years leading teams of operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Experience operating or managing gas turbine power plants.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 strategic and operational leadership for Memphis gas turbine power plant.
• Own end-to-end delivery of electrical power to Colossus data center sites with high reliability.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in 24/7 operations and maintenance.
• Oversee plant performance, testing, and integration with electrical infrastructure.
• Develop O&M strategies including preventive maintenance and outage planning.
• Manage concurrent construction and capacity expansions safely.
• Ensure environmental, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, fuel, and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Electrical power systems

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Gas turbine technology

HV electrical systems

Job description

SpaceXSI Memphis seeks a Director, Memphis Power Plant Operations to lead the gas turbine power plant supporting the Colossus data center campus in Memphis, Tennessee. This role oversees all plant operations, maintenance, commissioning, and expansion to deliver reliable, high-availability electrical power.

You will drive operational excellence, safety, and regulatory compliance while leading cross-functional teams to scale availability, cost management, and schedule adherence in a fast-paced