Full-Time

Data Center Hardware Technician

Crusoe

Crusoe

501-1,000 employees

Harnesses flare gas for on-site HPC

Compensation Overview

$90k - $100k/yr

+ Bonus + Restricted Stock Units

Yellow Springs, OH, USA

In Person

Category
Building Systems & HVAC (2)
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Requirements
  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient knowledge of information technology systems, network infrastructure, and the electrical/mechanical systems used in a data center environment
  • Infrastructure Expertise: Understanding of Transformers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Generators, Switchgear, Uninterruptible Power Supply systems, Static Transfer Switches, Automatic Transfer Switches, Power Distribution Units, Chilled Water Systems, and Fire Suppression systems
  • Data Analysis: Experience with data trending and analysis, including the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based integrated critical monitoring systems (Environmental Protection Management Systems/Building Management Systems)
  • Safety Mastery: Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash protection (National Fire Protection Association 70E), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations
  • Hands-on Background: Strong technical background with experience on computer/network gear as well as support infrastructure (HVAC and electrical)
  • Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required
Responsibilities
  • Operational Monitoring: Continuously monitor Data Center operations and Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning performance to ensure optimal thermal environments for hardware
  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Perform daily and weekly preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems; schedule and oversee contractors for monthly and annual deep-service requirements
  • Network Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair fiber network infrastructure and server-level hardware issues as they arise
  • Critical System Repairs: Identify and repair data center problems quickly to minimize downtime, utilizing logic to solve complex technical failures
  • Technical Documentation: Assist in technical writing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Procedure (MOP) documents for maintenance activities
  • Contractor & Vendor Management: Manage contractor services to ensure quality work product and maintain strong relationships with critical infrastructure vendors
  • Response: Participate in an on-call rotation to address emergency issues and provide notification of maintenance activities to appropriate departments
Desired Qualifications
  • Bonus Points: Prior experience in a "Mission Critical" environment (e.g., data centers, hospitals, or power plants)
  • Bonus Points: Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, Building Industry Consulting Service International certifications, or specialized electrical/HVAC licenses
  • Bonus Points: Experience with industrial control systems and Programmable Logic Controller programming

Crusoe Energy Systems captures wasted flare gas from oil and gas sites and uses it to generate electricity on-site, powering modular data centers for high-performance computing tasks. This setup enables clients to run compute-heavy workloads such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cryptocurrency mining using fuel captured from the same site. The company’s model has two parts: helping energy producers reduce flaring by turning stranded gas into usable power, and selling cloud computing services to customers around the world. In short, Crusoe pairs energy capture with on-site computing to provide affordable, low-carbon computing power. Unlike traditional data-center operators, Crusoe owns and controls the energy-to-compute chain—from gas capture to data processing—creating a direct link between the energy and technology sectors and offering a clear environmental benefit alongside access to compute resources.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Google joined Crusoe in November 2025 for $40B Texas investment.
  • Crusoe Cloud's MemoryAlloy delivers 9.9x faster AI inference.
  • DRO unlocks revenue from underutilized renewables for partners.

What critics are saying

  • Texas revokes Goodnight air permits, halting construction in 3 months.
  • CoreWeave undercuts pricing by 30%, seizing 70% AI market in 6 months.
  • Google terminates partnership after emissions backlash in 6 months.

What makes Crusoe unique

  • Crusoe captures flare gas to power modular AI data centers on-site.
  • DFM achieves 99.9% combustion efficiency versus flares' 91.1%.
  • Vertically integrates energy capture with HPC and cloud computing.

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Benefits

Industry competitive pay

Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

Parental leave

Stock options in a fast-growing, well-funded technology company

Pet-friendly offices

Teladoc

401(k) with a 4% match

Unlimited time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid commuter benefit; $100 per month

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Company News

Condé Nast
Apr 2nd, 2026
Google-backed Texas data center to emit 4.5M tons of CO₂ yearly via private gas plant

A Google-backed data center in Texas will be partly powered by natural gas turbines emitting 4.5 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually, equivalent to adding over 970,000 petrol cars to the road. The Goodnight campus in Armstrong County is being built by AI infrastructure company Crusoe, which Google joined in November as part of a $40 billion Texas investment. According to state air permit applications, the facility's fifth and sixth buildings will use private, off-grid gas power, though Google says it has no contract in place for this energy. The project reflects a broader trend: data centers are driving a US natural gas boom, with nearly 100 gigawatts of gas-fired power currently in development solely for such facilities. Several planned projects would emit even more, with OpenAI and Oracle's New Mexico facility potentially generating 14 million tonnes yearly.

Crusoe
Dec 24th, 2024
Crusoe Closes $600M in Series D Round at $2.8 Billion Valuation to Power AI

Crusoe is on a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate.

Benzinga
Oct 29th, 2024
Crusoe Energy Secures $500M Investment

Crusoe Energy, a data center startup, secured a $500 million equity investment led by Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, valuing the company at approximately $3 billion. The investment supports Crusoe's expansion in AI infrastructure and coincides with a $3.4 billion deal with Blue Owl Capital for a new data center in Texas. Crusoe uses waste natural gas to power its centers, reducing emissions. Thiel's Founders Fund continues to invest in AI and cryptocurrency sectors.

VentureBeat
Jul 4th, 2024
From Code To Impact: Crusoe’S Hackathon Reveals Ai’S Power To Drive Change In Energy And Beyond

We want to hear from you! Take our quick AI survey and share your insights on the current state of AI, how you’re implementing it, and what you expect to see in the future. Learn More. In a 24-hour hackathon hosted by Crusoe Energy and Lowercarbon Capital, developers demonstrated the remarkable speed at which AI can tackle longstanding challenges in the clean energy sector. The event, held in San Francisco on June 28-29, 2024, showcased how AI tools can compress months or years of traditional work into mere hours, potentially revolutionizing clean energy deployment.The winning team, Verdigris, exemplified this swift transformation by developing an AI system that addresses key barriers in home electrification. Their tool analyzes mortgage data to identify qualified homeowners for zero-cost upgrades and generates personalized marketing materials, including AI-created images of homes with proposed improvements. This level of personalization and automation could significantly accelerate the adoption of home energy upgrades.Team Verdigris’ winning moment    Credit: Crusoe Verdigris’s system integrates with bank databases to access mortgage information, income data and property details

VentureBeat
Jun 24th, 2024
How Gradient Created An Open Llm With A Million-Token Context Window

Don’t miss OpenAI, Chevron, Nvidia, Kaiser Permanente, and Capital One leaders only at VentureBeat Transform 2024. Gain essential insights about GenAI and expand your network at this exclusive three day event. Learn More. In a recent collaboration, AI startup Gradient and cloud compute platform Crusoe extended the “context window” of Llama-3 models to 1 million tokens. The context window determines the number of input and output tokens a large language model (LLM) can process. Big tech companies and frontier AI labs are locked in a race to extend the context windows of their LLMs. In a few months, models have gone from supporting a few thousand tokens to more than a million in less than a year