Hyperscale Data Center Facilities Lead - On-Site + Relocation

VeloceHR; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Concierge relocation support

Fast interview process

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own the power and cooling infrastructure for a brand-new hyperscale AI data center. You will be the on-site expert, help build the facilities team, and shape how the facility runs from day one.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in data center operations, strong UPS/switchgear/generator knowledge, and experience with liquid cooling or new-site builds. On-site in Indiana or Louisiana.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data center critical facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling).
• Experience with liquid cooling, commissioning, or new site builds is a big plus.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, ownership mindset.
• Open to working on-site in Indiana or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Own power and cooling infrastructure as SME for MEP systems and liquid cooling environments.
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for technical issues on-site.
• Build and mentor the facilities team (4 senior/lead technicians to start).
• Oversee site commissioning, operational readiness, and establish standards and processes from the ground up.

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical & mechanical systems

Liquid cooling

Mentoring & leadership

On-site readiness

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own the power and cooling infrastructure for a brand-new hyperscale AI data center. You will be the on-site expert, help build the facilities team, and shape how the facility runs from day one.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in data center operations, strong UPS/switchgear/generator knowledge, and experience with liquid cooling or new-site builds. On-site in Indiana or Louisiana.