Facilities Engineer
Role Overview
The facilities engineer will be responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance of Critical SpaceXAI facilities and systems. They will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as oversee ongoing operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. This will involve corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at SpaceXAI's Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS sites.
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
The facilities engineer will be responsible for design, construction, operations and maintenance of Critical SpaceXAI facilities and systems. They will participate, coordinate, and execute infrastructure projects as well as oversee ongoing operations and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and utilities. This will involve corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance techniques as well as operational and design feedback for maintaining and improving all systems at SpaceXAI's Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate all phases of site development projects including coordination with other groups on site to maximize productivity and organize schedules to fit operations
- Contractor management including request for proposal, specification and selection of supplier
- Provide technical engineering support/information to ensure construction/maintenance complies with all standards, codes, and specifications
- Commission, operate and maintain facilities with mechanical and electrical systems
- Verify maintenance is being completed and coordinate all repair, build, and contingency systems efforts for HVAC, high power, cranes, facility systems (e.g. lighting, doors, roof leaks), security systems, and fire protection systems
- Develop cost estimates, material requisitions, plans and specifications for multiple small and large multi-discipline projects
- Write, negotiate, and manage construction contracts with subcontractors across multiple disciplines through contract close-out
- Prepare and coordinate capital expenditure process; including reviews, approvals and execution of site capital projects ensuring technical specifications, budget and deadlines are met.
- Communicate and deliver building/maintenance activities and schedule to personnel, subcontractors and material suppliers to effectively and efficiently execute targeted deadlines
- Ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
- Respond to facility emergencies and own facility readiness procedures for hurricanes and environmental threats
- Work with the Space Force to acquire building permits when appropriate, and ensure all certificates and final inspections have been obtained prior to project close out
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
2+ years of professional experience with facilities engineering and/or construction
Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of experience in facility maintenance (electrical, HVAC, and/or structural) and facility construction (buildings, roads, drainage, foundations, etc.)
Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgement and personal initiative
Experience reading, reviewing, and approving shop and fabrication drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals
Experience using precision measuring instruments
Ability to produce drawings for welders and machine shop fabrication in AutoCAD
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Experience operating boom lifts, man lifts, fork lifts and cranes
Proficient skill level using Microsoft Office suite
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to other SpaceXAI project sites to support work.
Occasionally exposed to work in extreme outdoor environments- heat, cold, rain
Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends
A valid driver’s license
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About xAI
xAI is an artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk that develops AI systems to accelerate scientific discovery. Its main products include the Grok AI chatbot and the Colossus supercomputer, one of the world's largest AI training clusters.
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