Data Center Critical Ops Lead

STACK Infrastructure US; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 171,924,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Job summary

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking an Assistant Critical Operations Manager to support a local data center campus in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will assist the Critical Operations Manager with electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and base building systems, ensuring reliability and safety.

You will lead safety initiatives, manage maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relations, and staff training. A background of 4–5 years in data centers and NFPA standards is required, with ability to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–5 years' experience in data center or mission-critical operations.
• Knowledge of data center and telecommunications industries.
• Experience managing facility preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience in vendor and project management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and database software.
• Familiarity with NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25 and fire life safety standards.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high-stress environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement a culture of safety across STACK data centers.
• Serve as SME for electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and related systems.
• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in the facility.
• Drive site efficiency projects and maintain PUE.
• Ensure maintenance programs are executed and documented.
• Train and mentor junior staff; manage vendor relationships.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for CapEx and OpEx.
• Create detailed technical procedures for events and evolutions.
• Perform site audits and ensure compliance standards.

Skills

Data center operations

Vendor management

PM basics

MS Office

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Database software

CMS/EPMS/BMS systems

PC-based monitoring systems

Job description

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE is seeking an Assistant Critical Operations Manager to support a local data center campus in Elk Grove Village, IL. You will assist the Critical Operations Manager with electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and base building systems, ensuring reliability and safety.

You will lead safety initiatives, manage maintenance programs, budgets, vendor relations, and staff training. A background of 4–5 years in data centers and NFPA standards is required, with ability to work