X AI

3 weeks ago

Lead, Controls Technician

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Job Summary

Lead onsite Instrumentation & Controls work for xAI’s data centers and infrastructure, managing day-to-day controls technicians and coordinating troubleshooting and repairs. Ensure reliable implementation, maintenance, and optimization of control systems including BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLCs, and HMI interfaces. Oversee fire safety and emergency shutdown protections, monitor KPIs like PUE and uptime via dashboards, and support commissioning, documentation, and cross-functional responses to operational events.

Location: Memphis

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and mentor controls technicians for implementation, modification, and maintenance of BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems in data centers.
•Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for I&C field work, coordinating troubleshooting and repairs for critical systems using PLCs and industrial controls.
•Oversee preparation, updating, and optimization of HMI graphics and interfaces for monitoring and operator use.
•Maintain and enhance automated fire safety and emergency shutdown procedures (ESOP) and other protective systems.
•Monitor and report KPI dashboards (e.g., PUE, infrastructure uptime) and coordinate cross-functional responses to utility grid events, alarms, and operational needs.

Key Requirements

•Associate’s Degree in a technical field (e.g., Controls Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology) or equivalent hands-on experience.
•5+ years of experience with industrial control systems, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior technician role.
•Strong experience with Ignition SCADA and Siemens TIA Portal (or equivalent PLC programming environments).
•Advanced proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (ladder logic, structured text).
•Proven ability to troubleshoot and lead resolution of complex I&C issues in live operational environments.

Experience:5+ years

Education:Associate's in Controls Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology

Skills:LeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingDocumentationCommunication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:BMSEPMSSCADAPLCsIgnition SCADASiemens TIA PortalIEC 61131-3Ladder logicStructured textHMISiemensSELRockwell

Company Brief

X AI

Develops advanced artificial intelligence models and research aimed at building safe, general AI and understanding the fundamental nature of the universe. Focuses on large-scale AI systems, research publications, and building foundational AI capabilities.

Industry: AI & Machine Learning

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Growth: Early Stage Startup

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2023

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X AI

3 weeks ago

Lead, Controls Technician

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 3 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: Memphis

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and mentor controls technicians for implementation, modification, and maintenance of BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems in data centers.
•Serve as the primary onsite point of contact for I&C field work, coordinating troubleshooting and repairs for critical systems using PLCs and industrial controls.
•Oversee preparation, updating, and optimization of HMI graphics and interfaces for monitoring and operator use.
•Maintain and enhance automated fire safety and emergency shutdown procedures (ESOP) and other protective systems.
•Monitor and report KPI dashboards (e.g., PUE, infrastructure uptime) and coordinate cross-functional responses to utility grid events, alarms, and operational needs.

Key Requirements

•Associate’s Degree in a technical field (e.g., Controls Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology) or equivalent hands-on experience.
•5+ years of experience with industrial control systems, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior technician role.
•Strong experience with Ignition SCADA and Siemens TIA Portal (or equivalent PLC programming environments).
•Advanced proficiency in IEC 61131-3 programming languages (ladder logic, structured text).
•Proven ability to troubleshoot and lead resolution of complex I&C issues in live operational environments.

Experience:5+ years

Education:Associate's in Controls Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology

Skills:LeadershipMentoringProblem-solvingDocumentationCommunication

Languages:English

Tech Stack:BMSEPMSSCADAPLCsIgnition SCADASiemens TIA PortalIEC 61131-3Ladder logicStructured textHMISiemensSELRockwell

Company Brief

X AI

Industry: AI & Machine Learning

Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)

Growth: Early Stage Startup

Headquarters: San Francisco, United States

Founded: 2023

Website