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SpaceXAI

Lead Critical Facilities Technician - Memphis/Southaven

SpaceXAI
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onsite senior full-time Southaven, MS

First indexed 6 Oct 2026

Description

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

As a Lead Critical Facilities Technician at SpaceXAI, you will operate and maintain critical facility systems that power supercomputing data centres. You will work hands-on with MEP systems, tackling maintenance, operations, and repairs to ensure peak performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Independently operate and maintain critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems in supercomputing data centres, ensuring high reliability and performance.
  • Perform advanced maintenance and troubleshooting of critical data centre systems like HVAC, power, and environmental controls.
  • Oversee the maintenance and optimisation of critical data centre infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems.
  • Ensure MEP infrastructure site safety and environmental compliance.
  • Provide operational expertise for Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems at the data centre facility.
  • Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained.
  • Experience with writing and executing 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 monitoring construction progress.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical or 6+ years of hands-on operations/facilities work experience.
  • Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
  • Experience and knowledge of all critical systems documentation.
  • 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.
  • Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. unassisted.
  • Comfortable working at elevated heights with appropriate 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.
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