xAI

Fiber Foreman

Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$75kDetected 1 day ago

LeadershipCommunicationFiber Optics

About the role

You'll bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a safety-first mindset to fast-paced hyperscale construction projects.

Lead and mentor a team of Fiber Technicians across multiple project sites, providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and performance feedback.
Oversee all phases of fiber optic installation projects from planning and mobilization through execution, testing, handover, and closeout at new data center builds.
Develop and monitor sensor indicators
Lead fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), termination, labeling, and certification activities.
Examine, replace, and optimize faulty or aging fiber optic cables and infrastructure.
Organize scheduled maintenance, testing routines, and documentation during build phases.
maintain detailed system records, as-built drawings, and designs.
Support site mobilization/demobilization, tool/equipment management, and knowledge transfer between projects.

Strong hands-on knowledge of fiber optic best practices, OTDR/power meter testing, structured cabling, and safety protocols.
Ability to work in tight quarters, at elevated heights (up to 50 feet with proper safety gear), and in active construction environments.

5+ years of direct experience in fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing in large-scale data center or critical infrastructure environments (Tier 3/4 or hyperscale preferred).

Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (e.g., FOA, BICSI, or equivalent).
Extensive experience with fusion splicing, high-density fiber deployments, and hyperscale/AI/HPC data center environments.
Technical knowledge of communication networks, different fiber types (single-mode, multi-mode, etc.), and associated systems.
Background in data center greenfield construction or rapid deployment projects.
Proficiency with project documentation, digital tools, and quality assurance processes.
This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.
All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company's mission.
Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.
All employees are expected to have strong communication skills.
They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

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