Critical Facilities Engineer

SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

As a Critical Facilities Engineer at SpaceXAI, you will dive in, operating and maintaining the critical facility systems that power our supercomputing data centers. Working hands-on with MEP systems, you’ll tackle maintenance, operations, and repairs, ensuring peak performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, aligning with local and regional health and safety requirements.
• Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the data center facility, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, and generators.
• Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are maintained and proactively identify problems.
• Write and execute Maintenance, Standard, and Emergency Operating Procedures (MOPs, SOPs, EOPs).
• Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
• Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimise downtime.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
• Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
• Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup and assisting with functional testing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 2+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
• Experience with critical systems documentation, including 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and technical writing skills in English.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilise hand tools and power tools as needed.
• Work is often performed in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is necessary.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with safety gear.
• Comfortable working in extreme outdoor environments.
• Available to work flexible shifts providing 24x7 coverage as needed.
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
• Willing to travel as needed (up to 10%).
• Valid driver’s license.