Data Center Operations Lead — Mentor & Maintenance

Hut8; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Hut 8 is seeking an Associate Manager, Data Center Operations to lead a team responsible for 24/7 critical infrastructure. You will oversee maintenance, training, and inventory while coordinating with IT, HR, and other departments to keep equipment running at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to manage time-sensitive issues under pressure. The role is onsite near Odessa, TX with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a critical infrastructure environment.
• Background in Mechanical or Electrical engineering preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities and hands-on technical experience.
• Experience with IT related infrastructure maintenance is desired.
• Forklift license is preferred.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Must pass a motor vehicle check and have reliable transportation.
• Must live within a 1 hour commute from the designated work site location.

Responsibilities

• Help the Manager, Data Center Operations manage all aspects of the operations, including personnel, equipment, and infrastructure
• Mentor, train, and develop technicians and specialists so they can support daily operations with minimal supervision
• Manage and facilitate purchasing and inventory control across all data center assets and equipment
• Effectively identify and resolve time sensitive issues under pressure
• Create, manage, and execute on preventative maintenance plans for data center equipment
• Manage and continually develop critical vendor and contractor relationships
• Spearhead fixes and improvements with other departments such as IT, HR, Networking, and Software
• Promote and maintain a culture centered around merit based recognition and rewards
• Promote safety, security and compliance in all aspects of data center operations
• And other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Hands-on technical

Attention to detail

Organization

Self-motivated

Ability to multitask

Good communication

Forklift license

IT infrastructure familiarity

Education

Engineering background (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Office software

Job description

Hut 8 is seeking an Associate Manager, Data Center Operations to lead a team responsible for 24/7 critical infrastructure. You will oversee maintenance, training, and inventory while coordinating with IT, HR, and other departments to keep equipment running at peak performance.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, hands-on technical skills, and the ability to manage time-sensitive issues under pressure. The role is onsite near Odessa, TX with competitive benefits.