Regional Hyperscale Data Center Operations Lead

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a results-driven operations leader to manage hyperscale data center facilities in Texas. You will direct MEP infrastructure, ensure uptime, and lead commissioning of new sites. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements to support capacity expansion.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in datacenter facility management, deep HVAC expertise, and strong communication skills to lead regional operations and vendor management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in HVAC, Refrigeration and Cryogenic Engineering, Energy and Power Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Engineering Management, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in data centers facility management, HVAC, MEP, central cooling, liquid cooling, or related industries

Responsibilities

• Direct operations across multiple hyperscale data centers ensuring uptime and reliability
• Oversee MEP infrastructure including power, UPS, generators, cooling, environmental monitoring, and security
• Lead commissioning and operational turnover of new infrastructure
• Attend to incidents as regional escalation lead, directing response and corrective actions
• Coordinate with facilities, engineering, construction and deployment teams for capacity expansion

Skills

Strong Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in HVAC/Mechanical/Electrical/Automation related fields

Tools

Environmental Monitoring Systems

Power Distribution Units (PDUs)

Chiller Applications

Precision Air Conditioning

Liquid Cooling Systems

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a results-driven operations leader to manage hyperscale data center facilities in Texas. You will direct MEP infrastructure, ensure uptime, and lead commissioning of new sites. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and drive process improvements to support capacity expansion.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in datacenter facility management, deep HVAC expertise, and strong communication skills to lead regional operations and vendor management in a fast-paced environment.