Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer — 24/7 Ops

SpaceXAI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our supercomputing data centers. You will handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements to ensure peak performance and reliability, directly supporting our mission in AI research.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage safety/compliance, and participate in commissioning and energy monitoring efforts, working with a hands-on team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years hands-on facilities experience in data centers.
• Proficient in mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts and systems.
• Experience with critical systems documentation (plans, procedures, operations manuals).
• Familiarity with Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and operations.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate and maintain critical MEP systems in data centers, ensuring high reliability through hands-on maintenance.
• Troubleshoot HVAC, power, and environmental controls; mentor junior technicians.
• Oversee data center infrastructure maintenance; lead a team of technicians for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance per local regulations.
• Provide operational expertise for MEP systems including pumps, chillers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting, generators, UPS, and switchgear.
• Inspect areas regularly to maintain performance and report issues.
• Develop and follow MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; perform daily system inspections.
• Identify spare parts inventory to minimize downtime; coordinate system shutdowns.
• Support commissioning activities by witnessing startup and testing.
• Monitor energy metrics and assist with commissioning progress.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Clear written & verbal English

24x7 coverage readiness

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electrical

6+ years facilities/ops data-center exp

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

PLC-based control systems

Plans/SOPs/EOPs documentation

Power/Environmental monitoring systems

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our supercomputing data centers. You will handle maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvements to ensure peak performance and reliability, directly supporting our mission in AI research.

You will mentor junior technicians, manage safety/compliance, and participate in commissioning and energy monitoring efforts, working with a hands-on team in a fast-paced environment.