Data Center Safety Engineer
On-siteMemphis, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Oversee electrical safety programs including arc-flash analysis, lockout/tagout, and safe work practices on UPS, PDUs, switchgear, and generators. Conduct regular risk assessments of power systems, cooling infrastructure, fire/smoke, and human factors, while performing Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and HAZOP studies for critical systems. Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and power quality monitoring to prevent equipment damage and personnel injury. Validate automatic transfer switch and generator failover procedures, and establish safe operating limits for CRAC/CRAH, chillers, energy storage, and liquid cooling systems. Develop, maintain, and regularly drill emergency response plans for power loss, cooling failure, fire, and water events, ensuring compliance with NFPA, OSHA, and Uptime Institute guidelines. This role supports SpaceX's expansion of large-scale AI infrastructure and supercomputing facilities in the Memphis area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial/systems engineering, chemical engineering, fire protection engineering, or related field
- This is not a remote or hybrid position and will require relocation if not already local to the Memphis, TN area
- Position occasionally requires the ability to travel and support other critical computing infrastructure
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with programming PLCs, IoT device administration, and scripting/coding for automation or data analysis
- Proficiency with PFMEA, root cause analysis, statistical process control, and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Experience with CAE / CFD tools (Ansys)
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
- PE (Professional Engineer) license
- CEM (Certified Energy Manager) or data-center-specific credentials
- NFPA-related certifications
- Hands-on experience in data centers, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, enthusiasm for the mission of enabling multi-planetary life
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