Head of On-Site Power Generation for Data Centers

Oracle; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle is seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Senior Director to lead on-site primary and secondary power generation at U.S. data center sites.

You will develop MOPs, manage power plant agreements, and recruit and lead teams to achieve 100% system availability while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Based in Nashville, TN, this role partners with operations training and maintenance programs, delivering reliable power for critical facilities and cloud services with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation operations, with 5+ years in a leadership or senior director-level capacity.
• Deep knowledge of primary and secondary on-site power generation technologies and their integration into mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with alternates for power data halls for early deployment, power pathing into the data centers, gas calls and utility negotiations.
• Proven expertise in developing MOPs to manage compute load protection and ramp rate adherence.
• Strong background in building effective training, repair, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing complex power plant or energy-related agreements.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in data center, mission-critical facilities, or utility environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop teams responsible for the operations and maintenance of both primary and secondary power generation assets.
• Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive MOPs to guarantee compute load protection during generation transitions, including detailed ramp rate controls.
• Collaborate with operations training teams to create and deliver effective repair and maintenance training programs for all generation system staff.
• Oversee the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of power plant agreements for on-site generation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and uptime targets.
• Directly recruit, hire, and lead specialized teams as needed to operate on-site power generation equipment, maintaining 100% system availability.
• Establish, monitor, and report on performance metrics related to power system reliability, efficiency, and responsiveness to critical incidents.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and corporate standards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for high-severity power incidents, coordinating rapid and effective resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting power system operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Oracle is seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Senior Director to lead on-site primary and secondary power generation at U.S. data center sites.

You will develop MOPs, manage power plant agreements, and recruit and lead teams to achieve 100% system availability while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Based in Nashville, TN, this role partners with operations training and maintenance programs, delivering reliable power for critical facilities and cloud services with a focus