Fiber Foreman at xAI

Location: Memphis Employment Type: Full-time Salary: Not specified

About the Role

About the Role As a Fiber Foreman at xAI’s Memphis data center, you’ll take the lead overseeing the installation and maintenance of critical fiber optic systems. Working onsite with dedicated teams and collaborators, you’ll tackle complex challenges to ensure our network infrastructure runs flawlessly, meeting the demands of a high-growth tech environment. Expect to guide your crew, streamline workflows, and keep connectivity rock-solid to power xAI’s mission of advancing human scientific discovery through AI. This is an in-person role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with approximately 20% travel required. Responsibilities Under the guidance of the Project Manager and Superintendent, crew leader responsible for datacenter installation projects and daily work assignments based on Fiber Span sheets, path determination, and team communication Provide on the job training and direction for employees working under you  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 Required Qualifications 2+ 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 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 Physical Requirements: Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions Ability to lift up to 35lbs. 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 Preferred Qualifications  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  Highly proficient using a light meter, OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer), OPMs (optical power meter), fiber certifier, loopback, and optical probes  Able to understand different types of switches and port identifications Able to properly clean fiber and validate cleanliness  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)

About xAI:

xAI's mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

• 🚀 Building Grok - advanced AI assistant
• 💻 Operating world-class AI supercomputing clusters
• 🎯 Small, highly motivated team focused on engineering excellence
• 🏢 Flat organizational structure with hands-on leadership

Founded by Elon Musk

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