Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Maven Ventures; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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 troubleshoot complex data center infrastructure, mentor junior technicians, and drive reliability through hands-on maintenance and process optimization.

You will lead safety and environmental compliance, oversee system upgrades, and coordinate shutdowns while supporting commissioning efforts and energy monitoring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with managing critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in data centers.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in high‑reliability environments.
• Experience documenting procedures and operating manuals is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently operate and maintain critical MEP systems in supercomputing data centers.
• Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of HVAC, power, and environmental controls; mentor junior technicians.
• Oversee maintenance of data center infrastructure and lead a team to ensure reliability.
• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance with local health and safety requirements.
• Provide operational expertise for MEP systems; manage pumps, chillers, wiring, UPS, and switchgear.
• Inspect areas to ensure performance targets are met; self-report problems.
• Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; perform daily inspections.
• Identify spare parts inventory to minimize downtime; coordinate system shutdowns.
• Develop energy monitoring metrics; support commissioning and testing.

Skills

MEP systems

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Mentoring juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

6+ years hands-on facilities/operations 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 troubleshoot complex data center infrastructure, mentor junior technicians, and drive reliability through hands-on maintenance and process optimization.

You will lead safety and environmental compliance, oversee system upgrades, and coordinate shutdowns while supporting commissioning efforts and energy monitoring initiatives.