Senior Critical Facilities Lead- Data Center

VeloceHR; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity

Relocation package

Fast interview process

Zusammenfassung

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own power and cooling infrastructure for a new hyperscale AI data center. You will be the on-site expert, shaping operations, leading the facilities team from the ground up, and driving commissioning and readiness across critical systems.

You will manage MEP, liquid cooling, and escalation processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and deliver a reliable, scalable facility.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data center critical facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling).
• Experience with liquid cooling, commissioning, or new site builds is a big plus.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, ownership mindset.
• Open to working on-site in Indiana or Louisiana.

Aufgaben

• Owns power and cooling infrastructure as the SME for MEP systems and liquid cooling environments.
• Serves as Tier 3 escalation point for technical issues.
• Builds and mentors the facilities team (4 senior/lead technicians to start).
• Oversees site commissioning, operational readiness, and standards and processes from the ground up.

Kenntnisse

Facilities operations

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Liquid cooling

Site commissioning

Leadership

Communication

On-site mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Critical Facilities Lead - Hyperscale AI Data Centers (Confidential)

Indiana or Louisiana (On-site) | Full-time | Relocation support available

About The Company

Our client is a rapidly growing AI infrastructure company focused on hyperscale GPU and data center deployments. Backed by a multi-billion-dollar valuation and doubling its headcount, the company is building new owned-and-operated hyperscale facilities across the U.S.

The role

This is a hands‑on, highly technical role with ownership of the site’s power and cooling infrastructure. You’ll be the go‑to expert on‑site, help build the facilities team from the ground up, and shape how a brand‑new hyperscale facility runs.

What You’ll Own

• Power and cooling infrastructure, as the SME for MEP systems and liquid cooling environments
• Tier 3 escalation point for technical issues
• Building and mentoring the facilities team (4 senior/lead technicians to start)
• Site commissioning, operational readiness, and standards and processes from the ground up

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in data center critical facilities operations
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling)
• Experience with liquid cooling, commissioning, or new site builds is a big plus
• Strong communication skills and a hands‑on, ownership mindset
• Open to working on‑site in Indiana or Louisiana

What’s Offered

• $150K - $225K base + equity + benefits
• Relocation package ($15K+) with concierge support
• Fast interview process (1.5-2 weeks)

Skills: facilities,critical facilities,data center