Senior Data Center Facilities Technician

SpaceXSI; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXSI is seeking a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our supercomputing data centers. You will handle HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while mentoring junior technicians to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support xAI’s mission. Ability to lift 50 lbs, work at height, and flexible shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work in lieu of degree.
• Data center operations experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with critical MEP systems documentation, Plans/Procedures/Operations Manuals, and Building Management/Power Monitoring Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in supercomputing data centers to ensure high reliability.
• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC, power, and environmental controls; mentor junior technicians.
• Oversee maintenance and optimization of data center infrastructure; lead a team to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance per local/regional requirements.
• Provide operational expertise for MEP systems, including pumps, piping, chillers, wiring, and UPS gear.
• Routinely inspect facilities to maintain performance and self-report issues.
• Develop and execute MOPs, SOPs, EOPs for operations.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns and energy monitoring metrics.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

6+ years hands-on operations/facilities experience

Job description

SpaceXSI is seeking a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician to operate and maintain critical MEP systems in our supercomputing data centers. You will handle HVAC, power, and environmental controls, while mentoring junior technicians to ensure reliability and efficiency.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support xAI’s mission. Ability to lift 50 lbs, work at height, and flexible shifts are required.