Data Center Operations Lead — Uptime & Safety

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 109,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. seeks an experienced operations leader to supervise daily data center infrastructure, maintenance, and improvements. You will train Data Center Technicians and Facilities Technicians and ensure uptime and safety compliance.

Lead CFOps activities, optimize equipment performance, manage schedules, and coordinate with customers to meet SLAs. This on-site role requires strong technical and leadership skills to sustain critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation, commissioning and operations.
• Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues.
• Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA).
• Ability to train teams on systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day operations, maintenance, and improvements to data center infrastructure.
• Provides training and guidance to Data Center Technicians and Facilities Technicians.
• Ensures CFOps team meets safety, budget, and SLA goals.
• Analyzes equipment for efficiency, reliability, and cost.
• Maintains training documentation and HR reporting.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Education

B.Sc. Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. seeks an experienced operations leader to supervise daily data center infrastructure, maintenance, and improvements. You will train Data Center Technicians and Facilities Technicians and ensure uptime and safety compliance.

Lead CFOps activities, optimize equipment performance, manage schedules, and coordinate with customers to meet SLAs. This on-site role requires strong technical and leadership skills to sustain critical facilities.