# Supervisor, Fiber

**Company**: xAI
**Location**: Memphis, TN
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: IT
**Industry**: Technology
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120599684

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## Description

As a Fiber Supervisor at xAI's Memphis data center, you will lead and oversee all fiber optic infrastructure activities, driving the successful execution of large-scale installations, maintenance, and optimization projects.

You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to manage teams of technicians, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and maintain the ultra-reliable high-speed connectivity that powers xAI's AI training and operations.

Working closely with Foremen, Project Managers, and Superintendents, you will play a critical role in building and sustaining the robust network backbone essential to accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

## Responsibilities:

- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Lead Fiber Technicians and Fiber Technicians in all datacenter fiber optic installation, maintenance, and repair activities

- Oversee all phases of fiber optic projects from planning and execution to testing, handover, and documentation

- Ensure a safe, productive, high-quality, and compliant work environment for the entire fiber team

- Develop and implement sensor indicators, inspection protocols, and preventive maintenance routines

- Direct complex troubleshooting, repair, splicing, and installation of fiber optics systems

- Manage the inspection, replacement, and optimization of fiber optic cables and infrastructure

- Monitor signal strength, system performance, and resolve fiber optic problem areas proactively

- Maintain accurate system records, documentation, as-built drawings, and design updates

- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other trades to coordinate cross-functional work

- Provide technical guidance, training, performance feedback, and quality assurance across all fiber-related work

## Basic Qualifications:

- 2+ years of direct data center experience installing, certifying, and maintaining optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities

- 1+ years of experience leading or supervising fiber optic teams in a commercial/data center environment

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate

## Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (FOA, BICSI, or equivalent)

- Advanced expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and certification procedures

- Strong leadership and people-management experience in fast-paced construction or data center environments

- Deep technical knowledge of hyperscale data center networking, structured cabling, and fiber infrastructure

- Experience in AI/HPC data centers or other mission-critical facilities

- Proficiency with computers, fiber management software, and electronic testing systems

- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

## Additional Requirements:

- Ability to work in tight quarters with necessary physical dexterity

- Ability to lift up to 35lbs, unassisted

- Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear

- Comfortable working in environments with high noise levels

- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed; schedule flexibility is required

## Skills

### Required
- fiber optic installation
- team leadership
- data center experience
- safety protocols
- quality assurance

### Nice to have
- fiber optics certification
- advanced fiber splicing
- OTDR testing
- leadership experience
- hyperscale data center networking

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