Mission-Critical Facilities Leader (24/7 Ops)

Prime Data Centers; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with up to 4% employer match

100% employer-paid medical, dental, &

Paid time off + sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a hands-on Critical Facilities Manager to lead 24/7 data center operations, overseeing electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems while driving reliability and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mission-critical facilities, a technical degree, strong leadership, and NFPA 70E certification.

Responsibilities include staff management, safety compliance, and capital project delivery to ensure uptime and customer

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data centers, mission-critical facilities, or similar environments.
• Technical degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA 70E certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and maintenance of all critical facility infrastructure.
• Ensure maximum uptime through preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and emergency response.
• Manage Operations Technicians, providing leadership, training, coaching, and performance oversight.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for facility-related issues and perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Oversee vendor performance, safety compliance, and customer relationships.
• Lead capital improvements and operational projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop and implement operational procedures, best practices, and site standards.
• Monitor facility performance, document maintenance activities, and communicate status to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

CPR/First Aid

NFPA 70E

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Prime Data Centers in Lockhart, Texas is seeking a hands-on Critical Facilities Manager to lead 24/7 data center operations, overseeing electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems while driving reliability and vendor coordination. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in mission-critical facilities, a technical degree, strong leadership, and NFPA 70E certification.

Responsibilities include staff management, safety compliance, and capital project delivery to ensure uptime and customer