Data Center Electrical Operations Manager

GTN Technical Staffing; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager in Spartanburg, SC to oversee all electrical operations for a large-scale compute center. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of leadership experience in mission-critical environments. Responsibilities include managing a team of electrical SMEs, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving continuous improvement in a high-availability setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in electrical operations, power generation, or mission-critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems and high-density power infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing electrical operations within high-availability, mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a department of electrical SMEs and contracted service providers.
• Ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Conduct audits and reliability assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical distribution systems

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager

Director of Recruiting and Delivery @ GTN Technical

Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager

GTN Technical Staffing provided pay range

This range is provided by GTN Technical Staffing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

We are seeking an experienced Mission-Critical Electrical Operations Manager to oversee all electrical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its supporting on-site power infrastructure.

This position provides leadership and direction to a team of electrical subject matter experts (SMEs) and contracted service operators, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with all operational standards, safety codes, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and reliability across the facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven operational leadership, and the ability to coordinate effectively across electrical, mechanical, and controls teams within a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a department of electrical SMEs and contracted service providers.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and escalation protocols to ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness.
• Promote continuous training and professional development to maintain technical depth and compliance.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Direct daily operations of electrical infrastructure, ensuring uptime and system reliability.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
• Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), one-line diagrams, and operational documentation.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations (NFPA 70E, OSHA, NERC, etc.).
• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout, energized work, and arc flash safety programs.
• Conduct audits, reliability assessments, and system testing to ensure ongoing operational readiness.
• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions following electrical incidents or outages.
• Manage coordination between electrical operations and on-site power generation systems.
• Support load management, redundancy, and expansion planning for critical systems.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to reliability, maintenance, and safety performance.
• Prepare and deliver operational performance reports to leadership.
• Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure SLA compliance and service quality.
• Lead annual reviews of team performance, staffing, and system reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical, Controls, and Operations teams to ensure integrated site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, technology upgrades, and team training.
• Participate in planning and execution of expansions, retrofits, and system upgrades.
• Represent the Electrical Operations function in internal briefings, safety drills, and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in electrical operations, power generation, or mission-critical facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems, substations, switchgear, UPS systems, and high-density power infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams, including SMEs and contracted operators.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and electrical safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E, NERC, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience managing electrical operations within high-availability, mission-critical environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Engineering

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance