Hyperscale Data Center Lead – Critical Facilities (On‑Site)

VeloceHR; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Equity

Benefits and fast interview process

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own the power and cooling infrastructure for a new hyperscale AI data center. You will serve as the on-site SME, build the facilities team, and shape operations from day one.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and openness to working on-site in Indiana or Louisiana. Competitive base salary with equity and relocation support.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

critical facilities

data center

facilities

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own the power and cooling infrastructure for a new hyperscale AI data center. You will serve as the on-site SME, build the facilities team, and shape operations from day one.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, and openness to working on-site in Indiana or Louisiana. Competitive base salary with equity and relocation support.