Field Mechanical Technician – Data Center Construction

Pantera Capital; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the buildout and operation of our high-performance data centers. This hands-on role involves staging materials, assisting with mechanical installs, and ensuring a safe, productive jobsite from construction through turnover.

You will collaborate with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to support equipment setup for pumps, cooling towers, and air handlers, while travel to data center sites is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of construction, warehouse, manufacturing, or mechanical-helper experience.
• Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing construction site.
• Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.
• Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures.
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.

Responsibilities

• Stage, move, and inventory piping, valves, hangers, insulation, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with hanging strut, supports, lagging, insulation, bolt-up, and simple mechanical assembly.
• Support equipment set for pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, and related mechanical gear.
• Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset.
• Fetch tools and materials, run parts between warehouse and field, and keep consumables stocked.
• Follow LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work on live systems without authorization.
• Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately.
• Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Material-handling equipment

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the buildout and operation of our high-performance data centers. This hands-on role involves staging materials, assisting with mechanical installs, and ensuring a safe, productive jobsite from construction through turnover.

You will collaborate with mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and operations teams to support equipment setup for pumps, cooling towers, and air handlers, while travel to data center sites is expected.