Hiring: Site Operations Technician Company: OpenAI Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-09 18:00:16 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : HBase, OpenAPI About the job Experience: •2+ years supporting data center operations, facilities, hardware operations, manufacturing, industrial operations, or mission-critical infrastructure. Required Skills: •We are seeking a Site Operations Technician to support the daily operation of Industrial Compute campuses. This role acts as OpenAI's on-site technical representative, helping coordinate activities across hardware operations, facilities, construction, logistics, security, and external service providers. •You will perform routine site inspections, support asset tracking, coordinate vendor activities, assist with operational readiness, document site conditions, and help ensure infrastructure issues are identified and resolved quickly. •The ideal candidate enjoys working in highly technical environments, is detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced operational settings where no two days are the same. •Key Responsibilities •Perform routine walkthroughs of Industrial Compute facilities to verify operational readiness and identify potential issues. •Monitor site conditions and report abnormalities involving hardware spaces, network rooms, utilities, logistics areas, and common infrastructure. •Support coordination of vendors, contractors, and partner organizations performing work on-site. •Assist with hardware deliveries, inventory movements, asset tracking, and equipment staging. •Document operational issues and coordinate follow-up with Hardware Operations, Facilities, Infrastructure Delivery, or external partners. •Support physical audits of racks, equipment, inventory, and infrastructure assets. •Assist with site access coordination and ensure work activities comply with established operational procedures. •Maintain accurate operational documentation, logs, and site records. •Participate in operational readiness activities for new deployments, expansions, and infrastructure upgrades. •Escalate operational risks that may impact availability, safety, or project schedules. •Partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve operational processes and site execution. Qualifications: •Have an Associate's degree, technical certification, military experience, or equivalent practical experience. •Have 2+ years supporting data center operations, facilities, hardware operations, manufacturing, industrial operations, or mission-critical infrastructure. •Have experience working in technical or operational environments requiring strong attention to detail. •Are able to document issues clearly and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Compensation: •$157,000 •$221,000 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!