Data Center Reliability & Facilities Lead

MEA Energy; Alexandria, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems operate efficiently and with minimal downtime.

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

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience managing Data Center critical infrastructure, or 5+ years in critical facilities infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of medium voltage electrical systems and associated 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 MEP and life safety systems within the Data Center.
• Perform routine site inspections to ensure performance and compliance.
• Monitor, respond to, and escalate 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 safety and standards.
• Manage CapEx and operating budgets for the facility.
• Recommend and implement efficiency improvements and infrastructure upgrades.
• Support incident response and emergency operations, including after-hours work.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS

Blueprints

HVAC systems

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Tools

CMMS

Building Management Systems (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 mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems operate efficiently and with minimal downtime.

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