Head of Onsite Power Generation & Operations

Oracle; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 162,000 - 339,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Oracle Nashville data center is seeking a seasoned Power Generation Operations Senior Director to lead primary and secondary generation assets, ensuring 100% availability and safety.

You will develop MOPs, oversee power contracts, recruit and manage on-site teams, and partner with training to build robust maintenance programs. This role requires deep technical knowledge of power systems, strong leadership, and a proven track record in mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in power generation operations.
• 5+ years in a leadership or senior director role.
• Deep knowledge of primary and secondary on-site power generation technologies.
• Experience with power data halls, power pathing, and utility negotiations.
• Proven expertise in developing MOPs to manage compute load protection and ramp rate adherence.
• Strong background in training, repair, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience negotiating and managing complex energy-related agreements.
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience in data center or mission-critical facilities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and develop teams for operations and maintenance of power generation assets.
• Develop, document, and maintain MOPs for compute load protection during generation transitions.
• Collaborate with training teams to deliver repair and maintenance programs.
• Oversee power plant agreements for on-site generation and ensure uptime targets.
• Recruit, hire, and lead on-site power generation teams to maintain 100% system availability.
• Establish, monitor, and report on performance metrics for power system reliability and efficiency.
• Champion safety, compliance, and continuous improvement per regulatory standards.
• Serve as primary escalation point for high-severity power incidents.
• Maintain knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Power generation

MOP development

Training program design

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Data center operations

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

SCADA

Job description

Oracle Nashville data center is seeking a seasoned Power Generation Operations Senior Director to lead primary and secondary generation assets, ensuring 100% availability and safety.

You will develop MOPs, oversee power contracts, recruit and manage on-site teams, and partner with training to build robust maintenance programs. This role requires deep technical knowledge of power systems, strong leadership, and a proven track record in mission-critical facilities.