xAI
Water Treatment Operator
Memphis, TN; Southaven, MS · Mid · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 127 days ago
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About the role
- This role is critical to ensuring reliable, high-quality reclaimed water supply for cooling our AI supercomputing infrastructure while minimizing environmental impact and supporting water conservation goals.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and maintenance on pumps, valves, gauges, meters, control panels, and related equipment.
- Respond to alarms, troubleshoot operational issues, and perform corrective actions to ensure continuous system performance.
- Maintain accurate logs, records, and reports for operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
- Support preventive maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs of treatment equipment and facilities.
- Collaborate with teams on system commissioning, expansions, and optimization initiatives.
- You will monitor, operate, and maintain treatment processes, equipment, and systems in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience operating water or wastewater treatment systems in an industrial, municipal, or power/data center setting.
- Knowledge of water chemistry, treatment processes, and basic mechanical/electrical systems.
- Valid driver's license and ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and on-call as needed.
Nice to have
- technical training or certification in water/wastewater treatment preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
- Certification as a Tennessee Water or Wastewater Treatment Operator (or ability to obtain).
- Experience with advanced treatment technologies such as reverse osmosis, ceramic membranes, or industrial cooling water systems.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems, automated controls, and data logging.
- Background in data center, power generation, or large-scale cooling water operations.
- Strong safety mindset and experience with LOTO, confined space, and hazardous materials handling.
- 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.
Company info
- We are seeking a skilled and reliable Water Treatment Operator to support the operation and maintenance of xAI's advanced water recycling and treatment systems at our Colossus facilities in Memphis.
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