Facilities Operations Technician

About the Role

As a Facilities Operations Technician at xAI, you'll operate and maintain critical facility systems powering supercomputing data centers. You'll work hands-on with MEP systems, tackling maintenance, operations, and repairs to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure.
• Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the data center facility.
• Routinely inspect areas to maintain performance measures and proactively report problems.
• Write and execute MOPs, SOPs, EOPs.
• Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
• Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
• Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
• Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup and monitoring construction progress.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 2+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
• Experience with critical systems documentation, 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

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools.
• Work in tight quarters with physical dexterity.
• Lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
• Work at elevated heights (up to 100 feet) with safety gear.
• Work in extreme outdoor environments.
• Flexible shifts for 24x7 coverage.
• Pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
• Valid driver’s license.