OpenAI

Site Operations Technician

San Francisco · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 hours ago

LogisticsInventory ManagementResearchOSHA

About the role

This role acts as OpenAI's on-site technical representative, helping coordinate activities across hardware operations, facilities, construction, logistics, security, and external service providers.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in highly technical environments, is detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced operational settings where no two days are the same.
Monitor site conditions and report abnormalities involving hardware spaces, network rooms, utilities, logistics areas, and common infrastructure.

Perform routine walkthroughs of Industrial Compute facilities to verify operational readiness and identify potential issues.
Document operational issues and coordinate follow-up with Hardware Operations, Facilities, Infrastructure Delivery, or external partners.
Support physical audits of racks, equipment, inventory, and infrastructure assets.
Maintain accurate operational documentation, logs, and site records.
Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve operational processes and site execution.

Have an Associate's degree, technical certification, military experience, or equivalent practical experience.
Have 2+ years supporting data center operations, facilities, hardware operations, manufacturing, industrial operations, or mission-critical infrastructure.
Are able to lift equipment, move hardware, climb ladders, and perform physical work as required.
Familiarity with server hardware, networking equipment, racks, and structured cabling.
Experience using inventory management or asset tracking systems.
Knowledge of basic safety procedures for mission-critical facilities.
Experience coordinating contractors or external vendors.
Familiarity with ticketing systems and operational workflows.
Have experience working in technical or operational environments requiring strong attention to detail.
Are able to document issues clearly and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
Are comfortable working in active data center or industrial environments.
Are willing to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings or weekends during major deployments.

OpenAI's Industrial Compute organization is building the world's most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem.
Working alongside our cloud partners, infrastructure providers, and internal engineering teams, we operate hyperscale AI campuses that support the training and deployment of frontier AI models.
The Site Operations team serves as OpenAI's on-site operational presence, helping ensure campuses operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Industrial Compute standards.
We work closely with Hardware Operations, Infrastructure Delivery, Network Operations, Security, Facilities, Construction, and our infrastructure partners to support day-to-day site execution and maintain operational readiness.
As Industrial Compute continues to expand globally, Site Operations plays a critical role in ensuring each campus is prepared to support reliable AI infrastructure at scale.

This listing is sourced directly from OpenAI's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.