Site Operations Technician

OpenAI · San Francisco

Posted Jul 21, 2026 · full time

Est. total comp~$110K–$157K

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About the Team

OpenAI's Industrial Compute organization is building the world's most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. Working alongside our cloud partners, infrastructure providers, and internal engineering teams, we operate hyperscale AI campuses that support the training and deployment of frontier AI models.

The Site Operations team serves as OpenAI's on-site operational presence, helping ensure campuses operate safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Industrial Compute standards. We work closely with Hardware Operations, Infrastructure Delivery, Network Operations, Security, Facilities, Construction, and our infrastructure partners to support day-to-day site execution and maintain operational readiness.

As Industrial Compute continues to expand globally, Site Operations plays a critical role in ensuring each campus is prepared to support reliable AI infrastructure at scale.

About the Role

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. …

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Education: Associate's degree

Other: Shift, weekend or overtime work

Preferred 4 items

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First Aid

Skills and tools: Networking, First aid

Certifications and licenses: OSHA 10, First Aid

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Crew department: Surface Ops

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Logistics
Operations planning and scheduling
Field test and integration
Reading drawings and procedures
Safety and hazard analysis

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