Head of Critical Facilities & Data Center Operations

Maven Ventures; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceXAI is seeking a Critical Facilities Operations Manager in Memphis to own reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure. You will lead a team of Supervisors and Technicians, drive preventive maintenance, SOPs, and safety programs while coordinating with engineering and procurement.

Requirements include a mechanical/electrical engineering degree, 7+ years in critical facilities, and strong BMS/CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field (relevant experience may substitute).
• 7+ years managing critical facilities systems in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience in facilities/technical operations.
• Deep knowledge of electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems in data centers.
• Proven track record leading infrastructure projects from planning through execution.
• Experience with building management systems (BMS) and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Facilities Operations Supervisors and Technicians.
• Own maintenance, monitoring, and performance of data center infrastructure (HVAC, power, UPS, generators, environmental systems).
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance, calibration, and KPIs.
• Create and enforce SOPs, emergency plans, and change management processes.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations to streamline lifecycle management.
• Manage inventory, assets, and spare parts with cost control.
• Oversee capital projects and vendor performance.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Data center operations

BMS/CMMS

Project management

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Budget planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

BMS

CMMS

PLC systems

Job description

SpaceXAI is seeking a Critical Facilities Operations Manager in Memphis to own reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of data center infrastructure. You will lead a team of Supervisors and Technicians, drive preventive maintenance, SOPs, and safety programs while coordinating with engineering and procurement.

Requirements include a mechanical/electrical engineering degree, 7+ years in critical facilities, and strong BMS/CMMS experience.