xAI
Sr. Critical Facilities Engineer - Memphis
Southaven, MS +3 · Senior · 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 degree; data center experience preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; or equivalent experience (6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work).
About the job
Operates, maintains, and optimizes critical MEP infrastructure at supercomputing data centers, supporting reliable operations and commissioning.
What you'll do
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including power, cooling, HVAC, and environmental controls.
- Ensure site safety and environmental compliance; inspect systems, manage spare parts, and coordinate shutdowns.
- Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs; support commissioning and develop energy-monitoring metrics.
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 a degree.
- Ability to work flexible shifts for 24x7 coverage as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Valid driver’s license; willingness to travel as needed, up to 10%.
- Ability to meet physical and work-environment requirements, including lifting, tool use, elevated heights, and outdoor conditions.
Nice to have
- Data center experience.
- 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), Building and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems
AI focus
Supports xAI’s mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI by operating infrastructure for its supercomputing data centers.
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