Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer

SpaceXAI; Southaven, Memphis (MS, TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI in the Memphis/Southaven area is seeking a Senior Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our data centers, delivering high reliability and peak performance for our AI workloads.

You will mentor junior technicians, implement robust operating procedures, and ensure safety, compliance, and energy monitoring across facilities. This hands-on role supports our mission to accelerate scientific discovery through AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical engineering or 6+ years of hands-on facilities experience.
• Experience with data center MEP systems and critical infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Experience with Building Management Systems and PLCs.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical MEP systems in data centers with reliability.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, power, environmental controls; mentor junior techs.
• Oversee infrastructure maintenance; lead a team of technicians.
• Ensure site safety and regulatory compliance.
• Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, EOPs.
• Perform daily inspections and manage spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate scheduled shutdowns and energy monitoring metrics.
• Support commissioning and witness startup/testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC/Building Management

Mechanical/Electrical knowledge

Technical writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

6+ years hands-on facilities experience

Tools

Energy Monitoring Systems

HVAC/Power/Maintenance tooling

MOPs/SOPs documentation

Job description

SpaceXAI in the Memphis/Southaven area is seeking a Senior Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our data centers, delivering high reliability and peak performance for our AI workloads.

You will mentor junior technicians, implement robust operating procedures, and ensure safety, compliance, and energy monitoring across facilities. This hands-on role supports our mission to accelerate scientific discovery through AI.