Head of Data Center Operations Engineering

Prime Data Centers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a hands-on Director of Operations Engineering to lead a team supporting 24x7 data center facilities in the Denver area. You will set technical strategy, own RCA programs, and drive reliability across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

This role partners with CFMs, Chief Engineers, Design, Construction, and Commissioning to translate operating experience into standards and improved turnover for future facilities. Travel up to 10–30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years managing teams, strategic initiatives, and operations.
• 8+ years engineering in technical/critical environments (data centers, hospitals, etc.).
• Experience leading formal RCAs and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E/70B, NEC, OSHA, and ASHRAE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of operations/reliability engineers for operating sites.
• Serve as senior technical escalation path for CFMs and CEs on complex issues.
• Establish intake/triage/response model for site engineering requests.
• Provide on-site and remote troubleshooting during critical events to meet uptime/SLA commitments.
• Own RCA program including methodology, training, and corrective actions.
• Review RCAs for quality and ensure actions address root causes.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Data centers

RCAs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

BMS/EPMS

Reliability software

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a hands-on Director of Operations Engineering to lead a team supporting 24x7 data center facilities in the Denver area. You will set technical strategy, own RCA programs, and drive reliability across electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.

This role partners with CFMs, Chief Engineers, Design, Construction, and Commissioning to translate operating experience into standards and improved turnover for future facilities. Travel up to 10–30% may be required.