Manager, Data Center Operations I

Core Scientific; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific in Pecos, TX is seeking a Manager of Data Center Operations I to supervise HPC Data Center Technicians and guide on-site operations, vendors, and contractors to meet standards and schedules.

You will lead planning, budgeting, and resource coordination for projects, drive a culture of professionalism, and ensure safe, efficient operation of building, electrical, mechanical, and network systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision to HPC Data Center Technicians and overall data center supervision.
• Ensure the team meets responsibilities on time and projects progress as planned.
• Manage payroll, hiring/firing, reviews, coaching, and development.
• Plan, coordinate, budget, and implement resources for projects and maintenance.
• Maintain communication during incidents and coordinate on-site staff.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Data center ops

HPC knowledge

Network infrastructure

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

## Manager, Data Center Operations IApplylocations: Pecos, TXtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR1023**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? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific. **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**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