The posting
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:
You will oversee crews building the infrastructure for SpaceXAI’s on-site power generation plant in the Memphis region — including gas turbine packages and auxiliaries, fuel gas piping, process and BOP piping, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed/instrument air, water and cooling systems, plant HVAC, and fire protection. If you thrive on hands-on leadership, complex industrial mechanical construction, and delivering generation that stays online, join us to help build the power plant that supports SpaceXAI’s high-density AI supercomputing facilities.
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Southaven, MS with relocation required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and coordinate mechanical installations including gas turbine and generator auxiliaries, fuel gas piping, process and BOP piping, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed/instrument air, water and cooling systems, plant HVAC, and fire protection.
- Manage and schedule on-site crews to deliver project milestones on time and to SpaceXAI’s quality and reliability standards.
- Ensure crew adhere to mechanical scope, delivering high-integrity process and BOP systems critical to generation, start-up, and plant uptime.
- Monitor daily progress of construction, maintaining detailed logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for all plant mechanical infrastructure.
- Develop and enforce aggressive construction schedules while keeping the project on time and within budget.
- Champion and enforce SpaceXAI’s safety program, building a zero-incident culture across all teams working around heavy mechanical equipment, pressurized systems, fuel gas, and elevated work.
- Supervise foremen and mechanical crews, fostering teamwork and accountability in a high-stakes generating-plant environment.
- Proactively resolve on-site challenges — material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing issues, and coordination with electrical, civil, and process trades — with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and code compliance.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with local regulations, mechanical codes, safety protocols, and SpaceXAI’s quality standards.
- Prepare and present clear progress reports, mechanical construction metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership.
- Support mechanical completion, flushing, hydrotest, first fire, commissioning, and turnover to operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years managing construction teams with a strong emphasis on large-scale industrial, power generation, or other mission-critical mechanical projects.
- 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical installations including process piping, pumps, heat exchangers, and plant mechanical systems — ideally on power plants, generating stations, or heavy industrial projects.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field.
- Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for gas turbine plants, generating stations, or similar industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, mechanical regulations (IMC, ASME, NFPA), and industrial / plant permitting.
- Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.) on complex infrastructure projects.
- Deep knowledge of mechanical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical, civil, and process trades through commissioning and start-up.
- Strong understanding of power plant mechanical systems, including fuel gas, lube oil, compressed/instrument air, cooling water, and BOP piping designed for continuous generation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety.
- Expert-level commitment to mechanical safety (pressure systems, fuel gas, LOTO, confined space) and history of building strong safety cultures on regulated sites.
- Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for technically complex mechanical scenarios.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Project) for reporting and scheduling.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to relocate within the US depending on construction location(s).
- Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks.
- Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations, and mechanical systems.
- Available for evenings and weekends as site operational needs dictate.
- Ability to lift 25+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor/tight conditions.
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