Data Center Electrical Operations Manager

GTN Technical Staffing; South Carolina; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

A staffing agency is looking for a Director of Recruiting and Delivery to oversee electrical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center. This senior role involves managing a team of electrical experts to ensure safety and compliance in a mission-critical environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in power generation and electrical safety standards along with strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in electrical operations or power generation.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems and high-density power infrastructure.
• Ability to lead and develop technical teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of electrical SMEs and contractors.
• Ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety codes.
• Drive continuous improvement in electrical operations.

Skills

Leadership in electrical operations

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Electrical systems expertise

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Director of Recruiting and Delivery @ GTN Technical

Data Center Electrical Operations Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager to oversee all electrical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its supporting on-site power infrastructure.

This position provides leadership and direction to a team of electrical subject matter experts (SMEs) and contracted service operators, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with all operational standards, safety codes, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and reliability across the facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven operational leadership, and the ability to coordinate effectively across electrical, mechanical, and controls teams within a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a department of electrical SMEs and contracted service providers.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and escalation protocols to ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness.
• Promote continuous training and professional development to maintain technical depth and compliance.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Direct daily operations of electrical infrastructure, ensuring uptime and system reliability.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), one-line diagrams, and operational documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations (NFPA 70E, OSHA, NERC, etc.).
• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout, energized work, and arc flash safety programs.
• Conduct audits, reliability assessments, and system testing to ensure ongoing operational readiness.
• Lead root‑cause analyses and corrective actions following electrical incidents or outages.
• Manage coordination between electrical operations and on‑site power generation systems.
• Support load management, redundancy, and expansion planning for critical systems.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to reliability, maintenance, and safety performance.
• Prepare and deliver operational performance reports to leadership.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure SLA compliance and service quality.
• Lead annual reviews of team performance, staffing, and system reliability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Mechanical, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure integrated site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technology upgrades, and team training.
• Participate in planning and execution of expansions, retrofits, and system upgrades.
• Represent the Electrical Operations function in internal briefings, safety drills, and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in electrical operations, power generation, or mission-critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, and high-density power infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, including SMEs and contracted operators.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and electrical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NERC, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience managing electrical operations within high-availability, mission-critical environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Engineering Services and Technology, Information and Media

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid paternity leave
• Paid maternity leave