Data Center Operations Lead

• Direct operations across multiple hyperscale data centers, ensuring uptime, operational readiness, and reliability for enterprise AI infrastructure
• Oversee critical MEP infrastructure including power, UPS, generators, cooling, environmental monitoring, and physical security
• Support planning and deployment of a 130 MW hyperscale AI data center
• Serve as regional escalation lead for critical incidents, directing response, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and operational recovery
• Partner with facilities, engineering, construction, and deployment teams to validate power, cooling, rack density, and infrastructure readiness for capacity expansion
• Lead commissioning and operational turnover of new infrastructure
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, MOPs, change management, and operational standards
• Manage vendors, TPMs, site operations, logistics, technician coordination, and compliance initiatives
• Drive operational excellence through standardization, documentation, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration across the Texas region
• Own on-site delivery of data center cooling solutions from equipment arrival through sign-off
• Coordinate contractors, face the customer, and engage engineering when needed

• Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in HVAC, Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Management, or related fields
• At least 5 years of experience in data centers facility management, HVAC, MEP, central cooling plants, liquid cooling, or related industries
• Knowledge of data center cooling products and systems, including primary-side and secondary-side systems, liquid cooling CDU, fan wall, precision air conditioning, and chiller applications is preferred
• Strong project planning, site coordination, risk control, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to independently drive complex project delivery
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience in Hyperscaler, Colo, AI data center, or ICT infrastructure facility operations is preferred
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Comfortable traveling to sites
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer
• Immediate work visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future

Demonstrates expertise in managing hyperscale data center operations, focusing on MEP infrastructure, compliance with operational standards, and effective project delivery. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational excellence through process improvement and collaboration.

• Data Center Facility Management
• HVAC Systems Knowledge
• Project Planning and Coordination
• Operational Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• MEP Infrastructure Management
• Cooling Systems Expertise
• Root Cause Analysis
• Operational Recovery
• Process Improvement
• Capacity Expansion Planning
• Risk Control
• Technical Documentation
• Commissioning of Infrastructure
• Vendor Management

• Strong Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Leadership
• Collaboration

• Hyperscale Data Centers
• AI Infrastructure
• Colocation Facilities
• ICT Infrastructure
• Energy and Power Engineering

• Environmental Monitoring Systems
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Chiller Applications
• Precision Air Conditioning
• Liquid Cooling Systems