Controls Technician

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">About xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p> <p> </p></div><h2><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">About the Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI is seeking a Controls Technician to support the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems for our data centers and infrastructure. This role involves hands-on work with BMS, EPMS, SCADA systems, PLCs, and other industrial controls to ensure reliable operation of critical systems like cooling, power distribution, and safety protocols. You will collaborate with engineers to maintain automated controls, monitor performance, and respond to operational needs in a fast-paced environment.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Responsibilities</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assist in the implementation and modification of BMS, EPMS, and SCADA systems for data centers, following engineer specifications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of critical systems (e.g., chillers, pumps, power distribution) using PLCs and industrial control technologies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support the preparation and updating of HMI graphics and interfaces for system monitoring.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintain automated controls for fire safety and emergency shutdown procedures (ESOP).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Help monitor and report on key metrics like PUE and infrastructure performance via dashboards.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Coordinate with teams to respond to utility grid events and adjust systems as needed.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Basic Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Associate's Degree in a technical field (e.g., Controls Technology, Mechatronics, Automation, or equivalent experience).</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font- ... (truncated, view full listing at source)