Head of Data Center Operations (Onsite, 24/7 Uptime)

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers LLC is seeking a Director of Site Operations for on-site leadership at our Santa Clara campuses. You will oversee two data center sites, ensuring continuous 24x7 operations, safety, efficiency, and reliability of power, cooling, and life-safety systems.

You will drive maintenance programs, incident response, and client-facing communications. The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in mission-critical facilities, strong financial acumen, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years in mission-critical facilities with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, and BMS/EPMS controls.
• Experience with CMMS, monitoring platforms, and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day operations of two data center campuses.
• Oversee 24x7x365 operation and maintenance programs for critical infrastructure.
• Lead incident management, root cause analysis, and post-incident reviews.
• Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Report KPIs and partner with clients and executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Incident management

Communication

Team building

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

PMP (Project Management Professional)

CFM (Certified Facility Manager)

OSHA 30 / NFPA 70E Safety Training

Tools

CMMS

BMS/EPMS

Monitoring platforms

Data-driven reporting tools

UPS and generator controls

Job description

Vantage Data Centers LLC is seeking a Director of Site Operations for on-site leadership at our Santa Clara campuses. You will oversee two data center sites, ensuring continuous 24x7 operations, safety, efficiency, and reliability of power, cooling, and life-safety systems.

You will drive maintenance programs, incident response, and client-facing communications. The role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in mission-critical facilities, strong financial acumen, and the ability