Supervisor, OSP Fiber - Memphis

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today, SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary and expanding consciousness to the stars. SpaceXSI is building Super Intelligence to help humanity understand the universe. Our teams are building the full Super Intelligence stack: from our Colossus supercomputers, to Grok models, to our suite of applications, including Grok Bot, Grok Build, Grok Imagine, Grok Voice, and X. We're creating a powerful flywheel where more compute trains better models, better models power more useful products, and what we learn from people using those products shapes what we build next. ABOUT THE ROLE:The Supervisor, OSP Fiber will lead a team of five fiber technicians responsible for installing, splicing, testing, and maintaining outside plant fiber infrastructure for a new data center. This is a hands-on leadership role: you will set daily priorities, own crew safety and quality, and still work in the field alongside the team. You will be accountable for schedule, as-built accuracy, and delivering a reliable OSP fiber plant from construction through turnover and ongoing operations.RESPONSIBILITIES:Hire, train, schedule, and develop a team of fiber technicians; provide coaching, performance feedback, and coverage planningPlan and assign daily OSP work (aerial and underground placement, vault/handhole work, splicing, terminations, and testing) to meet data center construction and cutover schedulesLead by example as a working supervisor; perform splicing, testing, and field work as neededEnforce safety, PPE, lockout, traffic control, and utility-locate practices; stop work when conditions are unsafeOwn quality of splices, OTDR/OLTS results, labeling, and as-built records; drive rework to zeroCoordinate with OSP engineering, construction, utilities, and data center teams on design changes, access, and outage windowsTrack production, quality, and material usage; report status, risks, and resource needs to leadershipManage tools, fusion splicers, test equipment, vehicles, and fiber/consumable inventoryEnsure field work matches issued drawings and company standards; capture redlines and close as-builts with engineeringSupport commissioning, emergency restoration, and after-hours work as required for a 24/7 data center environmentBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:High school diploma or equivalency certificate5+ years of experience in fiber optic OSP installation, splicing, testing, or maintenance2+ years of experience leading technicians (supervisor, foreman, or team lead)Hands-on proficiency with fusion splicing and fiber test equipment (OTDR, OLTS, or equivalent)Willing and able to work in the field, including outdoor construction conditions, and to work nights, weekends, or overtime as neededPREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Associate’s degree or trade certification in fiber optics, telecommunications, or a related fieldExperience supervising OSP or data center fiber crews through new site build-outFiber certifications (FOA CFOT, BICSI, Corning, AFL, or equivalent)Experience with aerial and buried fiber, conduit/duct banks, vaults, handholes, and building-entrance lateralsFamiliarity with TIA/BICSI guidelines, NESC, locates, and local permitting/construction practicesAbility to read OSP drawings, splice diagrams, and GIS/route maps and to produce accurate field redlinesOSHA 10/30, first aid/CPR, or similar safety trainingStrong communication, timekeeping, and work-order discipline; comfortable coordinating vendors and construction tradesExperience standing up a new team, including hiring, training plans, and tool/equipment setupADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Schedule varies depending on site operational needs; frequent overtime and weekend support is requiredAbility to perform job duties that require standing, kneeling, crouching, twisting upper body, working in cramped positions, climbing, lifting up to 50 lbs., and working on ladders/lifts at elevated heightsAbility to work in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, noise, heat, cold, and rainAbility to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment SpaceXSI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view our Recruitment Privacy Notice.