About the Role
xAI is seeking a Fiber Superintendent to provide on-site coordination and supervision of fiber optic cabling installation, modification, and splicing at our Memphis data center. If you thrive in a dynamic, high-growth, tech environment and relish the opportunity to collaborate with passionate and driven co-workers, we'd love to hear from you!
This is an in-person role based in Memphis, Tennessee and will require about 20% travel.
Responsibilities
- Manage and schedule employees, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of projects
- Ensure that contractors and subcontractors are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work.
- Ensure quality of work by crews.
- Complete projects on time and under budget.
- Maintain daily written log and plot plans of activities on the job site.
- Lead, direct, train, and supervise foremen and crews.
- Promote, execute, and adhere to company’s safety program and encourage all employees, contractors, and subcontractors to adopt a safety culture.
- Work in a safe and responsible manner.
- Encourage teamwork.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience managing teams (preferably data center cabling technicians)
- 3+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Journeyman certificate or postsecondary diploma / engineering degree in a related discipline.
- Ability to schedule, manage and understand the critical path of a Data Center project, including typical sequences and workflows through Commissioning.
- Thorough understanding of a Data Center's typical Commissioning process and best practices, including knowledge of Method of Procedures (MOP) processes
- Ability to work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to schedule critical work and resolve quality issues.
- Expert knowledge of and experience in the construction industry and company operations, including building materials, construction specifications, and methods and procedures.
- Ability to lead and manage others, including proactively coordinating multiple scopes.
- Thorough understanding of contract language and expert ability to identify and mitigate risks, and identify and leverage opportunities.
- Expert knowledge of and application of safety and environmental principles/ procedures/legislation and demonstrated experience in implementing a strong safety culture.
- Demonstrated conflict-resolution skills, problem-solving abilities and professional judgment.
- Superior relationship management with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers.
- Ability to use judgment and analytical skills in complex installations
- Ability to prioritize and use time management practices as well as prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs
- Ability to adapt, make decisions, problem solve, and collaborate efficiently under pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word, Teams, Project, etc)
Additional Requirements
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post employment background checks
- Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
- Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
- Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
