# Manager, Critical Facilities Operations - Memphis at xAI

- Company: xAI
- What the company does: SpaceXAI builds Grok — frontier AI models for reasoning, voice, image generation, and more. Build with the Grok API. Backed by Lightspeed, Sequoia and a16z.
- Company website: https://x.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Southaven, MS; Memphis, TN
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-29
- Apply by: 2026-11-13
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xai/jobs/5251860007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xai-manager-critical-facilities-operations-memphis/

## About the role

As the Critical Facilities Operations Manager at SpaceXAI Memphis, you will own the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of critical data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, and environmental systems. You will lead and develop a team of Facilities Operations Supervisors and Technicians, driving hands-on technical excellence, strategic operational planning, process optimization, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related engineering field (relevant experience may substitute for degree)
- 7+ years of experience managing critical facilities systems, including power, cooling, and environmental controls in data center or mission-critical environments
- 5+ years of people leadership experience in critical facilities or technical operations environments, including direct management of supervisors or technical teams
- In-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in data centers
- Proven track record of leading facilities infrastructure projects from planning through execution
- Proficiency with building management systems (BMS), environmental monitoring tools, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Tags: Data Center

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