Supervisor, Power Generation - Memphis
xAI · Southaven, United States +1 · 1d ago
SpaceXAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Supervisor on the power generation team, you will lead the technicians who operate, maintain, and repair on-site generation that powers SpaceXAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities. You will oversee plant technicians, process technicians, and electrical technicians as one operations and maintenance team — covering gas turbine packages, balance-of-plant, process/fluid systems, and plant electrical systems through 34.5 kV.
You will operate with autonomy to solve diverse and complex problems, manage multiple workstreams at once, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced plant environment. This role directly impacts reliability, safety, and uptime at the Southaven and Memphis sites. You will keep generation online, keep maintenance disciplined and cost-effective, and build a technician team that can respond to trips, outages, and commissioning without losing the day-to-day plant.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a team of plant technicians, process technicians, and electrical technicians responsible for inspections, testing, operations, maintenance, and repair of power generation systems, including gas turbines and generators, balance-of-plant, fuel gas and process/fluid systems, water and compressed/instrument air, HVAC and cooling, and plant electrical systems up to 13.5 kV / 34.5 kV
- Schedule daily work, prioritize assignments, and balance planned maintenance against real-time plant needs, alarms, trips, and outages
- Direct switching, isolation, LOTO, start-up, shutdown, and restoration activities so electrical, mechanical, and process work is coordinated and safe
- Own work execution quality: procedures, work orders, as-found/as-left records, and close-out in the CMMS
- Know and enforce SpaceXAI safety procedures, including LOTO, NFPA 70E / arc-flash, confined space, and hot work; stop work when conditions are unsafe and escalate uncorrected hazards
- Support plant start-ups, shutdowns, commissioning, and outages alongside engineering, operations, and contractors
- Coordinate with engineering, operators, and utility personnel on clearances, switching, and work that affects generation
- Oversee vendors and contractors supporting the plant; keep work competitive, safe, and on schedule, and coordinate with buyers and accounts payable as needed
- Communicate with the Manager on daily activities, plant status, team performance, and issues requiring escalation
- Drive overall technician performance and effectiveness through coaching, development, and clear standards
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3+ years of hands on experience working in a power plant, generating station, or other high-reliability industrial facility
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical, construction, or engineering field, or equivalent experience
- Hands-on background in one or more of: gas turbine / plant operations, process or fluid systems (fuel gas, water, compressed air), or medium-voltage electrical operations and maintenance
- Experience leading a mixed-discipline operations and maintenance team (mechanical, process, and electrical)
- Ability to read P&IDs, single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and equipment O&M manual
- Experience with LOTO, switching procedures, and NFPA 70E / arc-flash practices
- Experience using a CMMS or work-order system to plan, schedule, and close maintenance work
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience managing budgets, third-party vendors, and contractor work
- High attention to detail, documentation, and plant housekeeping standards
- Ability to work independently with little direction and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Ability to anticipate plant needs and develop practical solutions for reliability and continuous improvement
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Willingness to perform hands-on work in all environments (heat, cold, rain), in tight quarters or at heights
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and on-call schedules to support plant operations
- Remain focused while working in hazardous environments, while wearing appropriate PPE
- Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Must be able to work on-site at the power generation facility, with potential travel to other SpaceXAI sites
- Valid driver’s license
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