Director – Data Center Power Infrastructure O&M

NextGenEnergyJobs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Hybrid office setup

Job summary

SB Energy seeks a Director – Data Center Power Infrastructure O&M to lead operations, maintenance, reliability and HV power systems in our data centers. You will drive incident response, reliability improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, facilities, and business teams.

The role requires 10+ years in power infrastructure, HV system leadership, and a strong commercial mindset, with travel up to 20% and a track record in hyperscale or mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, power engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, NETA, CEM, and NERC are preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial, utility, mission-critical, or power infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for operations, maintenance, and reliability of high-voltage data center power infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage incidents during critical events.
• Travel up to 20% to support facilities and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HV systems knowledge

Job description

Director – Data Center Power Infrastructure O&M

The Director – Data Center Power Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance (O&M) provides leadership for operations, maintenance, reliability, for the HV portion of the SB Energy's data center electrical infrastructure portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), PMP, NETA, Data Center Certifications & Certified Energy Manager (CEM), NERC Certifications (preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial, utility, mission-critical, or power infrastructure environments.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing high-voltage electrical systems, substations, transmission/distribution assets, or data center power operations.
• Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data center, utility, or mission-critical facilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Ability to read and interpret:
• Experience with power system analysis, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
• Working knowledge of:
• Strong commercial mindset with business ownership mentality.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead during critical incidents and high-pressure environments.
• The position requires up to 20% domestic travel.
• Base Pay - $190,000-$200,000
• The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.
• At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support
• At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!
• To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com .