Fiber Foreman

<div class="content-intro"><h3><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">ABOUT xAI</span></strong></h3> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.</span></p></div><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE:</strong></h3> <p>As a <strong>Fiber Foreman</strong> on xAI’s traveling data center build team, you will lead crews in the installation, testing, and commissioning of high-performance fiber optic infrastructure across multiple new and expanding data center sites. You’ll bring strong leadership, technical expertise, and a safety-first mindset to fast-paced hyperscale construction projects. This role involves significant travel to support greenfield and expansion builds, ensuring reliable, high-speed network connectivity that powers xAI’s AI training clusters. You will mentor technicians, drive execution excellence, and help deliver mission-critical infrastructure on aggressive timelines.</p> <h3><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Serve as crew leader for traveling fiber teams, managing daily work assignments, resource allocation, and execution based on Fiber Span sheets, site surveys, path planning, and cross-functional coordination.</li> <li>Lead and mentor a team of Fiber Technicians across multiple project sites, providing on-the-job training, technical guidance, and performance feedback.</li> <li>Oversee all phases of fiber optic installation projects from planning and mobilization through execution, testing, handover, and closeout at new data center builds.</li> <li>Ensure a safe, productive, high-quality, and compliant work environment in dynamic construction settings.</li> <li>Develop and monitor sensor indicators; conduct timely inspections and quality checks to prevent system issues.</li> <li>Troubleshoot, resolve, repair, and install complex fiber optics systems in both OSP and ISP environments.</li> <li>Lead fiber splicing (fusion and mechanical), termination, labeling, and certification activities.</li> <li>Examine, replace, and optimize faulty or aging fiber optic cables and infrastructure.</li> <li>Organize scheduled maintenance, testing routines, and documentation during build phases.</li> <li>Monitor signal strength, attenuation, and overall network performance; maintain detailed system records, as-built drawings, and designs.</li> <li>Coordinate closely with superintendents, project managers, other trades (electrical, mechanical, controls), and GC teams to align with overall data center construction schedules.</li> <li>Support site mobilization/demobilization, tool/equipment management, and knowledge transfer between projects.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>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).</li> <li>2+ years in a foreman, crew lead, or supervisory role leading fiber/cabling teams.</li> <li>Proven experience working on traveling or multi-site construction/build projects.</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate.</li> <li>Strong hands-on knowledge of fiber optic best practices, OTDR/power meter testing, structured cabling, and safety protocols.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Certification in fiber optics and/or cable installation (e.g., FOA, BICSI, or equivalent).</li> <li>Extensive experience with fusion splicing, high-density fiber deployments, and hyperscale/AI/HPC data center environments.</li> <li>Technical knowledge of communication networks, different fiber types (single-mode, multi-mode, etc.), and associated systems.</li> <li>Background in data center greenfield construction or rapid deployment projects.</li> <li>Experience coordinating with general contractors and multi-trade teams in fast-paced builds.</li> <li>Proficiency with project documentation, digital tools, and quality assurance processes.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Willingness and ability to travel extensively (typically 50-75% or more, depending on project needs) to xAI data center construction sites across the US, with potential for extended stays at project locations.</li> <li>Ability to work in tight quarters, at elevated heights (up to 50 feet with proper safety gear), and in active construction environments.</li> <li>Ability to lift up to 35lbs unassisted and maintain physical dexterity for installation tasks.</li> <li>Comfortable working in high-noise environments and varying weather conditions.</li> <li>Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as dictated by project schedules and deadlines.</li> <li>Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (company vehicle or travel support provided).</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>xAI is an equal opportunity employer. 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