Manager, Data Center Operations I

Core Scientific; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a Data Center Operations I Manager to provide direct supervision to HPC Data Center Technicians and support site operations across our data center footprint. You will guide teams, coordinate contractors, and ensure projects meet schedules while maintaining professional standards.

This onsite role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years in data centers, and at least 1 year of supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of data center experience.
• 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to HPC Data Center Technicians and support site operations.
• Ensure projects and maintenance meet schedules and standards.
• Oversee payroll, hiring/firing, reviews, coaching, and development.
• Coordinate testing and project maintenance.
• Plan, budget, and allocate resources for data center projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team-building

Communication

HPC infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional?

The Job

The Data Center Operations I Manager provides direct supervision to professional contributors and/or skilled support to individual contributors. They act as a guide to site operations teams, vendors, and contractors and may become actively involved, as required, to meet operational standards, project schedules, and resolve problems. The manager creates a culture of professionalism and operational excellence, fostering a workplace where people love to work and build a career.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to the HPC Data Center Technicians, overall data center supervision, and routine operational plans.
• Ensures the team is fulfilling responsibilities on time and projects are progressing, as expected.
• Manage payroll, positioning, hire/fire, reviews, coaching, and development.
• Assists with testing and coordinating projects and maintenance.
• Plan, coordinate, budget, and implement resources to complete projects and maintenance within the data center.
• Meets target typically against a monthly plan.
• Assists with new construction commissioning, as necessary, documenting and reporting all problems.
• Communicates and coordinates activities and on-site staff during an incident.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible data center-related experience is required.
• 1 year of supervisory/leadership experience is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills are required.
• Exceptional understanding of network, electrical, mechanical, and building systems required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Working knowledge of HPC computer equipment and network infrastructure required.
• An advanced degree is preferred.

Reports To

Director, Data Center Operations

Location

On Site

On Site Travel

Occasional travel between data centers may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office, warehouse, and data center environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, smartphones, ladders, forklifts, and scissor lifts. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

Yes

Additional Information

Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for digital asset mining and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions, and services to our third-party customers.