DC Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

Roles and Responsibilities:

Critical Facilities Operations:

• Own day to day operations of electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling infrastructure
• Ensure high availability and uptime of all critical systems supporting data center operations
• Lead incident response for facility related events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Monitor system performance via BMS/DCIM and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency

Maintenance & Vendor Management:

• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all facility systems
• Manage and hold accountable third party vendors and service providers
• Ensure all maintenance activities follow SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of operational procedures

Capacity, Efficiency & Optimization:

• Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning and infrastructure scaling
• Monitor and improve PUE and overall energy efficiency
• Identify and implement reliability and sustainability improvements across facilities
• Support high density environments, including air and liquid cooling strategies aligned with modern AI workloads

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices
• Maintain strong adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) standards
• Lead audits, inspections, and documentation for operational readiness
• Act as the primary point of contact for facility related regulatory interactions

Commissioning & Site Readiness (Light but Important):

• Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new or expanded infrastructure
• Participate in FAT/SAT and system validation for critical equipment
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to steady state operations
• Validate that systems are operationally ready with proper documentation and procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner closely with:
  • Data Center Operations teams
  • Infrastructure & deployment engineers
  • Network and hardware teams
• Act as the bridge between facilities and IT infrastructure, ensuring both layers operate seamlessly (a key distinction in Nebius environments)
• Support broader operational goals around scalability, reliability, and standardization

Requirements:

• 7–10+ years of experience in data center or mission critical facilities operations
• Strong hands on knowledge of critical infrastructure systems:
  • Electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear)
  • Cooling systems (chillers, HVAC, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling exposure preferred)
• Experience operating in high availability environments with strict uptime requirements
• Proven experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response
• Familiarity with BMS/DCIM systems and operational monitoring
• Experience developing and enforcing SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
• Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Preferred:

• Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or AI/GPU driven data centers
• Exposure to high-density environments and advanced cooling solutions
• Experience supporting new site builds, commissioning, or expansions
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure (rack, power distribution, hardware) to effectively partner with engineering teams

Key employee benefits:

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $190,000-$230,000 based on your experience