Industrial Controls Technician — High-Uptime Facilities

Socket.dev; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems across our AI training campuses in Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS. You will work closely with Controls Engineers on a fast-paced team focused on uptime and safety.

The role requires experience with NFPA 70/70E, panel building, wiring, SCADA interfaces, and plant networks. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems; or technical degree in controls/mechatronics.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and commissioning of equipment into campus BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems.
• Perform safe electrical work within LOTO, arc-flash, interlock, bypass-control, and restart-verification requirements.
• Maximize uptime of cooling, electrical, and facility control assets through troubleshooting and repairs.
• Wire, commission, validate, build, and maintain industrial control panels and field devices to NFPA 79 and UL 508A.
• Diagnose PLCs, HMIs, alarms, and I/O status; document changes and recoveries.
• Set up and validate sensors and networks for chillers, pumps, and power distribution.
• Support controls for VFDs, pumps, valves, and related equipment; perform safe recovery checks.
• Provide controls support for campus systems including cooling plants and fire shutdowns.
• Collaborate with engineers, facilities, and construction teams to deliver safe, reliable solutions.
• Maintain accurate documentation and work tickets.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Electrical panel work

Schematic reading

PLC/HMI experience

Industrial controls

Documentation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in controls/mechatronics

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Beckhoff TwinCAT

RSLogix / Studio 5000

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a hands-on Controls Technician to support integration, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of control systems across our AI training campuses in Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS. You will work closely with Controls Engineers on a fast-paced team focused on uptime and safety.

The role requires experience with NFPA 70/70E, panel building, wiring, SCADA interfaces, and plant networks. Occasional travel and extended hours may be required.