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Fiber Technician

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMemphis, TN, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or Tier 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician.
A high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
The ability to work in tight quarters and sufficient physical dexterity to perform job functions.
The ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted.
Comfort working at elevated heights up to 50 feet with appropriate safety gear.
Comfort working in an environment with noise exposure.
Availability to work evenings and weekends as site operational needs require, with schedule flexibility.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of data center installation projects under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent.
Ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections to prevent faulty fiber optic systems from destabilizing performance.
Troubleshoot, resolve, repair, and install fiber optic systems to ensure proper operation.
Examine and replace faulty or old fiber optic cables.
Organize scheduled maintenance routines.
Perform fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas.
Monitor signal strength across different devices.
Formulate and maintain system records and system designs.

Desired Qualifications

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation.
Extensive experience in fiber splicing.
Technical knowledge of communication networks.
Knowledge of computers and associated electronic systems.
Knowledge of different fiber types.
Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments.
Experience installing structured cabling.

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FIBER TECHNICIAN

As a Fiber Technician at SpaceXSI's Memphis data center, you’ll dive into the world of fiber optic systems, applying your core skills and eagerness to grow in a high-growth tech environment. Working onsite with passionate teams, you’ll tackle hands-on challenges to install and maintain critical network infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity. Expect to collaborate closely, refine your expertise, and keep our systems running smoothly to support SpaceXSI's mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

manage all phases of datacenter installation projects under the guidance of the Foreman Supervisor, Project Manager, and Superintendent
Ensure a safe and productive work environment
Develop sensor indicators and conduct timely inspections, so that a faulty fiber optic system does not destabilize its performance
Troubleshoot, resolve, repair and install fiber optics systems, ensuring that they work properly
Examine and replace faulty and/or old fiber optic cables
Organize scheduled maintenance routines
Take care of fiber splicing and rectify fiber optic problem areas
Keep track of the signal strength of different devices
Formulate and maintain system records and system designs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years of direct data center experience installing and routing optical fiber in large scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities as a commercial fiber optic technician
High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation
Extensive experience in fiber splicing
Technical knowledge of communication networks
Knowledgeable of computers and associated electronic systems
Knowledgeable of different fiber types
Experience installing, certifying, and troubleshooting fiber in hyperscale data center environments
Experience installing structured cabling

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs unassisted
Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
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

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About the Company

xAI

Generative AI chatbot leveraging real-time data

xAI builds Grok, a generative AI chatbot with a Hitchhiker's Guide-inspired persona that uses real-time data from X to produce current, culturally aware responses. Grok is accessible to premium subscribers on X, via a standalone website, mobile apps, and through an API for developers. The company also develops large-scale AI infrastructure, such as the Colossus supercomputer, to train and run its models. Its goal is to pursue truth-seeking AGI research and grow a capital-intensive platform that could support a major public offering in the future.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Series E
Total funding: $42.1B
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA
Founded: 2023

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