Lead Technician (Power Generation) - Memphis

SpaceXAI; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in Southaven, MS, is seeking a Lead Technician to head the on‑site power generation team for high‑density AI facilities in the Southaven-Memphis area. You will work across plant, process, and electrical systems, including gas turbines, balance‑of‑plant equipment, fuel gas, and medium‑voltage work up to 34.5 kV.

You will mentor technicians, lead outages, and coordinate with engineering and operations to ensure safe, efficient start‑ups and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a plant/industrial technician role maintaining power generation or high‑reliability systems.
• Ability to provide technical direction and on‑the‑job training to other technicians.
• Experience with LOTO, safety practices, and electrical/mechanical maintenance processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across plant systems including gas turbines and electrical equipment up to 34.5 kV.
• Serve as the working technical lead on jobs, coordinating across disciplines to align with priorities.
• Mentor technicians through on‑the‑job training and quality checks without formal people management duties.
• Execute switching, isolation, LOTO, start‑up, shutdown, and breaker work with safe coordination.
• Troubleshoot cross‑discipline issues using P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and test equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Respond to alarms and equipment failures; escalate as needed.
• Assist with plant start‑ups, commissioning, and outages alongside teams.
• Install and restore plant equipment for operation and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate work orders and documentation per procedures.
• Uphold safety standards and PPE requirements, stopping work if unsafe.
• Coordinate with supervisors and engineers on clearances and work that affects generation.

Skills

Leadership

Cross‑discipline coordination

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Safety procedures (LOTO/NFPA70E)

On‑site operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Test equipment (multimeters, infrared)

Job description

Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands‑on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Lead Technician on SpaceXAI's power generation team, you will lead the technician crew for on‑site generation that powers high‑density AI supercomputing facilities in the Southaven / Memphis area. You will work across plant, process, and electrical systems — gas turbine packages, balance‑of‑plant, fuel gas and fluid systems, and medium‑voltage electrical through 34.5 kV.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform and lead operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair across plant mechanical, process/fluid, and electrical systems, including gas turbines and generators, balance‑of‑plant equipment, fuel gas, water, compressed/instrument air, HVAC and cooling, and plant electrical systems up to 13.5 kV / 34.5 kV
• Serve as the working technical lead on assigned jobs, shifts, and outages: sequence work, coordinate across disciplines, and keep execution aligned with the supervisor’s priorities and live plant conditions
• Mentor plant, process, and electrical technicians through on‑the‑job training, technical guidance, and quality checks — without owning hiring, performance reviews, or formal people management
• Execute and support switching, isolation, LOTO, start‑up, shutdown, racking of breakers, and restoration so mechanical, process, and electrical work is coordinated and safe
• Troubleshoot complex, cross‑discipline plant issues using P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, schematics, and test equipment; support root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and repairs to improve reliability and reduce unplanned downtime
• Respond to alarms, trips, and equipment failures; take first action and elevate to the supervisor and engineering as required
• Support plant start‑ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and outages alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and contractors
• Install, maintain, and restore plant mechanical, process, and electrical equipment as required for operations and maintenance work
• Maintain accurate work orders, as‑found/as‑left records, and close‑out in the CMMS; uphold procedure and documentation standards
• Know and enforce safety requirements including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc‑flash, confined space, hot work, and PPE; stop work when conditions are unsafe
• Coordinate with the supervisor, engineering, operations, and utility personnel on clearances, switching, and work that affects generation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience as a plant technician, process technician, electrical technician, industrial mechanic/electrician, or similar role maintaining power generation or high‑reliability industrial systems
• Experience providing technical direction, on‑the‑job training, or crew‑lead support to other technicians

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Hands‑on experience in more than one of: gas turbine / plant mechanical systems; process or fluid systems (fuel gas, water, compressed air); and medium‑voltage electrical operations and maintenance (4.16 kV to 34.5 kV)
• Experience in a power plant, generating station, or other high‑reliability industrial facility
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, single‑line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&M manuals
• Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc‑flash safety practices
• Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, MCCs, pumps, valves, rotating equipment, and plant auxiliary systems
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers, infrared, vibration, and similar)
• Journeyman electrician or millwright license, or equivalent formal trade training
• Experience using a CMMS or work‑order system to plan and close maintenance work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑discipline operations and maintenance team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to perform hands‑on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and rotating or on‑call schedules to support plant operations
• Ability to remain focused in hazardous environments while wearing appropriate PPE
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
• Must be able to work on‑site at the power generation facility, with potential travel to other SpaceXAI sites