Supervisor, Fiber
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What the team is looking for.
As a Fiber Supervisor at xAI's Memphis data center, you will lead and oversee all fiber optic infrastructure activities, driving the successful execution of large-scale installations, maintenance, and optimization projects.
You will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership to manage teams of technicians, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and maintain the ultra-reliable high-speed connectivity that powers xAI's AI training and operations.
Working closely with Foremen, Project Managers, and Superintendents, you will play a critical role in building and sustaining the robust network backbone essential to accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Lead Fiber Technicians and Fiber Technicians in all datacenter fiber optic installation, maintenance, and repair activities
- Oversee all phases of fiber optic projects from planning and execution to testing, handover, and documentation
- Ensure a safe, productive, high-quality, and compliant work environment for the entire fiber team
- Develop and implement sensor indicators, inspection protocols, and preventive maintenance routines
- Direct complex troubleshooting, repair, splicing, and installation of fiber optics systems
- Manage the inspection, replacement, and optimization of fiber optic cables and infrastructure
- Monitor signal strength, system performance, and resolve fiber optic problem areas proactively
- Maintain accurate system records, documentation, as-built drawings, and design updates
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other trades to coordinate cross-functional work
- Provide technical guidance, training, performance feedback, and quality assurance across all fiber-related work
Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of direct data center experience installing, certifying, and maintaining optical fiber in large-scale Tier 3 or 4 facilities
- 1+ years of experience leading or supervising fiber optic teams in a commercial/data center environment
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (FOA, BICSI, or equivalent)
- Advanced expertise in fiber splicing, OTDR testing, and certification procedures
- Strong leadership and people-management experience in fast-paced construction or data center environments
- Deep technical knowledge of hyperscale data center networking, structured cabling, and fiber infrastructure
- Experience in AI/HPC data centers or other mission-critical facilities
- Proficiency with computers, fiber management software, and electronic testing systems
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to work in tight quarters with necessary physical dexterity
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs, unassisted
- Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
- Comfortable working in environments with high noise levels
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed; schedule flexibility is required
- fiber optic installation
- team leadership
- data center experience
- safety protocols
- quality assurance
- fiber optics certification
- advanced fiber splicing
- OTDR testing
- leadership experience
- hyperscale data center networking
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