Senior Facilities Operations Technician

As a Sr. Facilities Operations Technician at xAI, you'll operate and maintain 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.

Expect to troubleshoot complex issues, streamline processes, and collaborate with teams to keep our infrastructure running smoothly, directly supporting xAI's mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through AI.

Key responsibilities include:

• Independently operating and maintaining critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in supercomputing data centers
• Performing advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data center systems like HVAC, power, and environmental controls
• Overseeing the maintenance and optimization of critical data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems
• Ensuring MEP Infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance
• Providing operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the datacenter facility

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience in lieu of degree
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems
• Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation including Plans, Procedures, and Operations Manuals
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Experience with PLC-based control systems and/or with Building Management Systems (Client)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to utilize hand tools and power tools as needed
• Work is often performed in tight quarters, and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted
• Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with appropriate safety gear
• Comfortable working in extreme outdoor environments,heat, cold, rain, etc.
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise