Data Center Critical Facilities Lead - Uptime & Upgrades

Applied Digital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Digital is seeking a skilled and dedicated Datacenter Critical Facility Manager to oversee the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of critical infrastructure within our Data Centers. This role leads maintenance activities, supervises vendors, manages budgets, and ensures all mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems operate efficiently and without interruption.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise in critical infrastructure systems, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing Data Center critical infrastructure, or 5+ years managing critical facilities infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of medium voltage electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Experience with commercial HVAC systems.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with CMMS.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and web-based tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance and operation of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and life safety systems within the Data Center.
• Perform routine and ad hoc site inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
• Monitor, respond to, and elevate Data Center alarms and system alerts.
• Lead and coordinate third-party vendors performing maintenance and repair activities.
• Review and approve Methods of Procedure (MOPs), scripts, and maintenance plans.
• Supervise all critical maintenance activities to ensure adherence to standards and safety protocols.
• Manage Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and operational budgets for the facility.
• Recommend and implement efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Support incident response and emergency operations, including after-hours and weekend work as needed.

Skills

Data Center infrastructure

Leadership

Blueprints

CMMS

HVAC systems

Medium voltage

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

BMS

SCADA

Job description

Applied Digital is seeking a skilled and dedicated Datacenter Critical Facility Manager to oversee the reliability, performance, and operational excellence of critical infrastructure within our Data Centers. This role leads maintenance activities, supervises vendors, manages budgets, and ensures all mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems operate efficiently and without interruption.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical expertise in critical infrastructure systems, and