Senior Data Center Facilities Lead

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

Job summary

SpaceXAI in the US Southeast operates supercomputing data centers, requiring a Senior Facilities Operations Technician to manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff to ensure reliability and safety.

You will ensure uptime for HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while writing procedures, leading system shutdowns, and supporting commissioning efforts across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or 6+ years of hands-on facilities/operations experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
• Experience with critical systems documentation (plans, procedures, and operations manuals).
• Experience with Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems and Operations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or Building Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate and maintain critical MEP systems in data centers with high reliability.
• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC, power, and environmental controls.
• Oversee maintenance of data center infrastructure, leading a team of technicians.
• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance per local regulations.
• Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
• Inspect critical systems daily and manage spare parts inventory.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
• Support commissioning and witness equipment startup, testing, and progress monitoring.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

PLC

Building Management Systems

Job description

SpaceXAI in the US Southeast operates supercomputing data centers, requiring a Senior Facilities Operations Technician to manage mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role involves hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and mentoring junior staff to ensure reliability and safety.

You will ensure uptime for HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while writing procedures, leading system shutdowns, and supporting commissioning efforts across multiple sites.