Digital Operations Engineer

GE Renewable Energy; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in the UK seeks a Sr. Lifecycle Operations Engineer to manage data center operations and ensure high availability of applications. Responsibilities include leading maintenance teams, implementing best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in IT disciplines. A competitive salary range of $95,000 to $159,000 is offered, alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Broad knowledge of IT disciplines including compute, network and storage platforms.
• Strong technical foundation in infrastructure technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day operational functions related to data center environments.
• Provide leadership to the maintenance team and hold them accountable.
• Implement industry best practices for optimization of data center infrastructure.

Skills

Strong Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

IT disciplines knowledge

Job description

Overview

As the Sr. Lifecycle Operations Engineer, you will be Responsible for operational management of data center facilities, delivering continuous availability for GE applications. You will focus on ensuring data center compliance to standards process.

Responsibilities

• Perform day to day operational functions related to data center environment.
• Provide strong leadership to the data center maintenance team and hold the team accountable for delivering solutions to customer.
• Implement industry best practices while focusing on productivity and optimization of data center infrastructure.
• Engage, leverage, and drive simplified processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality content.
• Work in high stress situations and provide support to a 24x7 team.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 2 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 7 years of professional experience

Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Eligibility Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Technical Expertise

• Broad knowledge of IT disciplines including compute, network and storage platforms
• Knowledge of industry best practices in data center management
• Strong technical foundation in infrastructure technologies

Business Acumen

• Strong Project management skills
• EHS and crisis management experience or awareness
• Experience in process management and improvement in a technical environment

Personal Attributes

• Possesses excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences
• Strong analytical skills: strong problem-solving skills; communicates in a clear and succinct manner
• Ability to work independently and direct groups of contractors

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $95,000- $159,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on January 31, 2026.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs ( i.e ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.