What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Rigger - Memphis position at xai?
SpaceXAI’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 employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are seeking a Construction Rigger to support the buildout of SpaceXAI's high-performance data centers. In this hands-on role, you will plan and execute lifts, land mechanical equipment, and keep construction moving on our next-generation AI supercomputing infrastructure.
You will work closely with mechanical, structural, electrical, and operations teams to rig, signal, and set loads from construction through turnover. This is a full-time, onsite role with significant travel to SpaceXAI data center sites.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan and execute lifts using mobile and tower cranes (as signal person), forklifts, gantries, tuggers, chain falls, come-alongs, and other hoisting equipment.
- Inspect, select, and install slings, shackles, spreader bars, below-the-hook devices, and other rigging hardware; confirm working load limits, hitch type, and sling angles before a pick.
- Keep damaged, unlabeled, or out-of-date gear out of service and maintain an orderly rigging crib and laydown yard.
- Signal crane and forklift operators and run the lift team communication for the duration of the pick, including exclusion zones.
- Crib, block, roll, and land pumps, cooling towers, air handlers, skids, pipe racks, modules, and other mechanical gear.
- Assist with simple lift sketches, load paths, and field changes; flag drawing or lift-plan conflicts before the pick starts.
- Stage, move, and inventory rigging gear and construction materials; fetch and return tools and keep consumables stocked.
- Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately.
- Follow LOTO, PPE, lift-permit, and site rules; do not start a lift without authorization and a clear exclusion zone.
- Report damaged gear, unsafe conditions, and near misses immediately.
- Support punch-list work and cleanup through system turnover.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Journey-level construction rigging experience: 3 years of industrial or commercial construction rigging, completion of a recognized rigger or ironworker apprenticeship, or equivalent military experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience signaling cranes and executing lifts with slings, shackles, chain falls, come-alongs, and gantries or tuggers.
- Willingness to work at heights, outdoors, and on a changing data center construction site.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment safely.
- Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow site procedures, including lift permits and exclusion zones.
- Willingness to work extended hours, nights, and weekends during critical construction windows.
- Prior experience on data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites.
- Familiarity with load charts, pick planning, and mechanical equipment sets (pumps, air handlers, cooling towers, skids).
- NCCCO Rigger certification (Level I or II) or equivalent.
- Qualified signal person certification.
- Forklift certification; aerial lift or scissor lift certification a plus.
- OSHA 10 or equivalent training.
- Ability to read plans, lift sketches, and equipment arrangement drawings.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel extensively to SpaceXAI data center construction sites and remain onsite during peak construction phases.
- Capability to work in industrial environments, climb ladders, lift and position moderate loads and rigging hardware, stand and walk for a full shift, and wear PPE for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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