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Construction Superintendent, Power Generation - Memphis

SpaceXSISouthaven, MS

Posted Oct 9 · Updated Oct 31

💰 $85,000 – $130,000/yrFull-timeconstruction

Quick Summary

Oversee mechanical construction and crews for an on-site power generation plant supporting AI supercomputing facilities in the Memphis region.

Skills & Keywords

power generationmechanical constructioncrew supervision

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and coordinate mechanical installations including gas turbine and generator auxiliaries, fuel gas piping, process and BOP piping, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed/instrument air, water and cooling systems, plant HVAC, and fire protection
Manage and schedule on-site crews to deliver project milestones on time and to SpaceXSI's quality and reliability standards
Ensure crew adhere to mechanical scope, delivering high-integrity process and BOP systems critical to generation, start-up, and plant uptime
Monitor daily progress of construction, maintaining detailed logs, red-line drawings, and as-built documentation for all plant mechanical infrastructure
Develop and enforce aggressive construction schedules while keeping the project on time and within budget
Champion and enforce SpaceXSI's safety program, building a zero-incident culture across all teams working around heavy mechanical equipment, pressurized systems, fuel gas, and elevated work
Supervise foremen and mechanical crews, fostering teamwork and accountability in a high-stakes generating-plant environment
Proactively resolve on-site challenges — material delays, technical conflicts, sequencing issues, and coordination with electrical, civil, and process trades — with a strong focus on mechanical system reliability and code compliance
Conduct regular site inspections to verify compliance with local regulations, mechanical codes, safety protocols, and SpaceXSI's quality standards
Prepare and present clear progress reports, mechanical construction metrics, and risk updates to senior leadership
Support mechanical completion, flushing, hydrotest, first fire, commissioning, and turnover to operations

Required Qualifications

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3+ years managing construction teams on industrial, power generation, or mechanical projects
3+ years of direct hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical installations including process piping, pumps, heat exchangers, and plant mechanical systems
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
Ability to relocate within the US depending on construction location(s)
Subject to pre-employment drug screening and random drug and alcohol testing
Subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
Comfortable working in industrial environments with exposure to noise, heavy equipment, excavations, and mechanical systems
Available for evenings and weekends as site operational needs dictate
Ability to lift 25+ lbs and perform physically demanding tasks in outdoor/tight conditions
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Southaven, MS

Nice to Have

Management experience with strong emphasis on large-scale industrial, power generation, or other mission-critical mechanical projects
Experience in mechanical or electrical installations on power plants, generating stations, or heavy industrial projects
Postsecondary diploma or degree in construction management, mechanical engineering, or related field
Proven track record supervising mechanical construction for gas turbine plants, generating stations, or similar industrial facilities
Familiarity with Memphis-area building codes, mechanical regulations (IMC, ASME, NFPA), and industrial / plant permitting
Experience with construction management software (Procore, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.) on complex infrastructure projects
Deep knowledge of mechanical construction critical paths, sequencing, and coordination with electrical, civil, and process trades through commissioning and start-up
Strong understanding of power plant mechanical systems, including fuel gas, lube oil, compressed/instrument air, cooling water, and BOP piping designed for continuous generation
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse crews under tight deadlines while maintaining collaboration and safety
Expert-level commitment to mechanical safety (pressure systems, fuel gas, LOTO, confined space) and history of building strong safety cultures on regulated sites
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills for technically complex mechanical scenarios
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, Project) for reporting and scheduling

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT, POWER GENERATION

You will oversee crews building the infrastructure for SpaceXSI's on-site power generation plant in the Memphis region — including gas turbine packages and auxiliaries, fuel gas piping, process and BOP piping, pumps, heat exchangers, compressed/instrument air, water and cooling systems, plant HVAC, and fire protection. If you thrive on hands-on leadership, complex industrial mechanical construction, and delivering generation that stays online, join us to help build the power plant that supports SpaceXSI's high-density AI supercomputing facilities.