Assistant Data Center Operations Lead

STACK Infrastructure US; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave Programs

401(k) plan

Cell phone subsidy

Job summary

STACK is seeking an Assistant Critical Operations Manager to support a Plano, TX data center campus. The role focuses on maintaining electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and base building systems while implementing safety, availability, and knowledge programs.

This position reports to the Critical Operations Manager and requires regular team meetings and staff training. You will help manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, oversee projects, develop procedures for maintenance and emergencies, and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years' experience in a data center or critical operations role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a culture of always working safely across STACK data centers.
• Serve as a datacenter SME for electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and other systems.
• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions within the facility.
• Implement site-level efficiency projects and maintain PUE.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Assist in budgeting for CapEx and OpEx at the site level.
• Create detailed procedures for maintenance events and emergencies.
• Manage site audits and compliance standards.
• Provide day-to-day customer support and be on-call as required.

Skills

Safety culture

Team coaching

Budgeting & forecasting

Vendor management

Project management

Electrical and mechanical systems

Emergency response

Data center monitoring systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMS

EPMS

BMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

STACK is seeking an Assistant Critical Operations Manager to support a Plano, TX data center campus. The role focuses on maintaining electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and base building systems while implementing safety, availability, and knowledge programs.

This position reports to the Critical Operations Manager and requires regular team meetings and staff training. You will help manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, oversee projects, develop procedures for maintenance and emergencies, and ensure