xAI
Lead Critical Facilities Technician - Memphis
Southaven, MS +3 · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Southaven, MS
Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
Southaven, MS - Experience
- 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of a relevant bachelor’s degree.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree.
About the job
Operate and lead maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that support supercomputing data centers.
What you'll do
- Operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot critical systems, including power, cooling, HVAC, and environmental controls.
- Lead and mentor technicians; coordinate system shutdowns, spare-parts inventory, commissioning, and energy monitoring.
- Maintain site safety and environmental compliance, and write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree.
- Able to work flexible shifts for 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid driver’s license; willing to travel as needed, up to 10%.
- Able to meet stated physical and work-environment requirements, including lifting, working at heights, and exposure to outdoor conditions, fumes, odors, and noise.
Nice to have
- Operations/facilities work experience in a data center.
- Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or Building Management Systems (Client).
Tools
MEP, HVAC, CRAH units, UPS, switchgear, PLC-based control systems, Building Management Systems (Client)
AI focus
The role maintains supercomputing data center infrastructure that supports xAI’s AI mission; no direct AI development work is stated.
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