Senior Critical Facilities Leader for 24/7 Data Center Ops

Prime-Data-Centers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Full health benefits (medical, dental,

Paid time off + Sick time

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead 24/7 operations of mission-critical facilities in a secure environment. You will manage electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, drive reliability, and coordinate maintenance and capital projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep data center experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff while delivering operational excellence and strict safety compliance.

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

Hands-on technical

Team leadership

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead 24/7 operations of mission-critical facilities in a secure environment. You will manage electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems, drive reliability, and coordinate maintenance and capital projects.

The ideal candidate brings deep data center experience, strong leadership, and the ability to mentor staff while delivering operational excellence and strict safety compliance.