Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning or field technician experience
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Role Summary
The Electrical Commissioning Technician will support the buildout and energization of SpaceXAI’s high-performance data centers. The role performs hands-on commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems from initial installation through full system turnover, working with construction, engineering, operations, contractors, and vendors.
What You'll Do
- Execute commissioning activities for medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems,...
- Perform point-to-point wiring checks, functional testing, calibration, and system integration verification
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases
- Develop and execute commissioning test procedures, scripts, and documentation
- Coordinate energization sequences and integrated system testing with contractors, vendors, and engineers
- Maintain as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports
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3+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities; knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V; experience with commissioning test equipment; familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NETA; ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams; current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training.
Required
- 3+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V, including switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and...
- Experience with commissioning test equipment, including meggers, multimeters, relay test sets, and power quality analyzers
- Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NETA
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams
- Current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows
Preferred
- Prior commissioning experience on hyperscale data center projects or mission-critical facilities
- NETA certification, Level II or higher, or equivalent such as NICET or Journeyman Electrician license
- Experience with data center power infrastructure including redundant UPS, generators, and busway systems
- Knowledge of PLC/controls troubleshooting and SCADA systems
- Proficiency with commissioning management software such as CxPro or Procore
- Technical degree or trade school certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field
Original job description
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Original job description
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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:
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Commissioning Technician to support the buildout and energization of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centers. In this critical hands-on role, you will perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of electrical systems that power our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.
You will work closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical systems from initial installation through full system turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data center sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute electrical commissioning activities for medium and low voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, and associated controls in data center environments.
- Perform point-to-point wiring checks, functional testing, calibration, and system integration verification.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical issues during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup phases.
- Develop and execute detailed commissioning test procedures, scripts, and documentation in accordance with project specifications and industry standards.
- Collaborate with EPC contractors, OEM vendors, and SpaceXAI engineers to coordinate energization sequences and integrated system testing.
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, LOTO procedures, and quality standards during all commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate as-built documentation, test records, and commissioning reports.
- Support training of operations and maintenance teams on commissioned electrical systems.
- Participate in constructability reviews and provide field feedback to improve design and installation quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of hands-on electrical commissioning or field technician experience in data centers, power plants, or large industrial facilities.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems up to 480V (medium voltage experience preferred), including switchgear, motor control centers, variable frequency drives, and protective relaying.
- Experience with commissioning test equipment (meggers, multimeters, relay test sets, power quality analyzers, etc.).
- Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE, NETA).
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
- Strong safety mindset with current OSHA 10/30 or equivalent training.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical commissioning windows.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Prior commissioning experience on hyperscale data center projects or mission-critical facilities.
- NETA certification (Level II or higher) or equivalent (e.g., NICET, Journeyman Electrician license).
- Experience with data center power infrastructure including redundant UPS, generators, and busway systems.
- Knowledge of PLC/controls troubleshooting and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency with commissioning management software (e.g., CxPro, Procore, or similar).
- Technical degree or trade school certification in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI construction sites and remain onsite during peak commissioning phases.
- Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift moderate loads, and wear PPE for extended periods.
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About the company
xAI
Large Enterprise
xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.
xAI is a cutting-edge technology company focused on developing advanced artificial intelligence solutions to enhance human capabilities and optimize decision-making processes. Founded by a team of leading experts in AI and machine learning, xAI aims to address complex challenges across various industries, including healthcare, finance, and transportation. By prioritizing ethical AI development, the company is committed to creating innovative tools that empower organizations to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence while ensuring transparency and accountability.