xAI

Understand the Universe

x.ai

xAI

Understand the Universe

x.ai

HQRemote

Team Size5262

Open Jobs67

Total Funding$37B

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

Founded: 2023

Founder / CEO: Elon Musk

Core product: Grok chatbot (Grok model family) and related generative tools

Notable funding: $6B Series C (May 2024); $20B Series E announced (Jan 2026)

Employees (reported): 5262

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Artificial intelligence / conversational and generative AI

Founded

2023

Industry

Technology, Information and Internet

Funding Track Record

Series C- 2024-05-26

$6 billion

Reported participation from a16z, Sequoia, Valor, BlackRock, Fidelity, Kingdom Holdings, Lightspeed, MGX, Morgan Stanley, OIA, QIA among others.

Series E- 2026-01-06

$20 billion

Company announced Series E with named investors including Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, Qatar Investment Authority and others.

Investor Signal

“Includes participation from major institutional and strategic investors such as Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Sequoia Capital, Valor Equity Partners, Fidelity, BlackRock, Kingdom Holdings, Morgan Stanley, Qatar Investment Authority, Nvidia and Cisco.”

Founders

What we do

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Operations & Maintenance Technician

On-SiteMemphis, TN, US

On-Site • Memphis, TN, US

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About xAI

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

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity.

We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important.

All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role

The O&M Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of a 1.2 GW behind-the-meter simple-cycle load following facility consisting of multiple LM6000 aeroderivative gas turbine generators, balance-of-plant systems, and associated electrical distribution.

This is a true multi-skilled “hybrid” position requiring proven hands-on expertise in control room operations, mechanical maintenance, electrical, instrumentation & controls (I&C), and water treatment/chemistry for the LM6000 platform.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

LM6000 Level 1, 2, or 3 Maintenance Certification
DCS Maintenance & Troubleshooting
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
Vibration Analyst Category II or higher

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Perform Control Room Operator duties:

Safely start, operate, monitor, and shut down LM6000 gas turbines and BOP systems.
Execute fast-start dispatches, respond to alarms, and provide effective communication to the facility operations team.
Maintain shift logs, LOTO records, and regulatory compliance documentation

Perform Mechanical maintenance specific to LM6000:

Perform Level 1–2 maintenance, borescope inspections, combustor/TBC inspections, and unit alignment.
Replace VBV/IGV actuators, perform lube oil system maintenance, and service starters/clutches

Perform Electrical maintenance:

Test and maintain 13.8 kV switchgear, generator breakers, and MODs
Test exciter, and AVR; calibrate protective relays; support black-start diesel
Troubleshoot 480 V MCCs, test motors, and perform infrared thermography

Perform Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) duties:

Calibrate and troubleshoot vibration, temperature, pressure, and speed sensors
Test fire & gas systems (Det-Tronics, etc.) and perform loop checks

Perform Water Treatment & Chemistry duties:

OperateReverse Osmosis/demineralized water system daily for NOx water, SPRINT, fogging, and water wash system.
Test water purity (conductivity, silica, TDS, ph), dose chemicals, and regenerate resin beds

Execute LOTO, hot work, confined-space permits

Lead or support scheduled LM6000 borescope, combustion, and hot section outages

Maintain critical spares inventory and CMMS records.

Mentor apprentices and contractors

Minimum 2–5 years of direct hands-on experience on LM 6000 aeroderivative turbines (Level 1/2/3 maintenance qualified strongly preferred)

Demonstrated competency in at least three of the five core disciplines: Control Room Operations, Mechanical, Electrical, I&C, and Water Treatment/Chemistry

Ability to read and interpret LM6000-specific P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, Medium-voltage experience is a plus

Strong computer skills

Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background check, drug screen, respiratory fit test, and physical

Physical Requirements:

Work at heights, in confined spaces, and around high-voltage equipment
Lift 50+ lbs repeatedly, climb turbine enclosures, and wear full PPE including respirator
Tolerate high heat and humidity inside LM6000 enclosures and outdoor extreme weather conditions