Data Center Operations Lead

Brooksource; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package including

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our infrastructure team. You will manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical data center infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading on-site technicians, ensuring safety procedures, monitoring facility metrics, and operating systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, and liquid cooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) Degree required.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience.
• 0–2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage on-site shift technicians, senior technicians, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ensure all work complies with safety and operational procedures.
• Monitor and report facility performance metrics and benchmarks.
• Operate and maintain critical systems including switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, cooling towers, and more.
• Operate and maintain liquid cooling infrastructure with proper coolant quality and leak detection.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to manage capacity and optimize facility performance.
• Support emergency response efforts and routine maintenance activities.
• Assist in the design and build-out of new data center facilities.
• Contribute to projects aimed at improving facility efficiency.
• Manage inventory and assets.
• Deliver exceptional service and meet customer expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) Degree

Job description

Brooksource is seeking a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our infrastructure team. You will manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical data center infrastructure to ensure availability, performance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include leading on-site technicians, ensuring safety procedures, monitoring facility metrics, and operating systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS, chillers, and liquid cooling.