Senior Data Center Critical Facilities Leader

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

Job summary

Prime Data Centers is seeking a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead the operation of its mission-critical facilities in a 24/7 environment. You will supervise technicians, drive reliability improvements, and coordinate vendors to ensure uptime and safety.

You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, building automation, fire/life safety, and continuous improvement programs, while partnering with leadership to deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer service.

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.
• Electrical distribution (480V, medium voltage, switchgear, UPS, STS/ATS, generators)
• Mechanical systems (HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, VFDs, water treatment)
• Building automation and monitoring systems (BMS/EPMS)
• Fire/life safety systems and NFPA/NEC compliance
• Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and preventive maintenance
• Microsoft Office and computerized monitoring systems

Skills

Leadership

PM skills

Data center experience

CPR/First Aid

NFPA 70E

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

BMS/EPMS

MS Office

Job description

Prime Data Centers is seeking a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead the operation of its mission-critical facilities in a 24/7 environment. You will supervise technicians, drive reliability improvements, and coordinate vendors to ensure uptime and safety.

You will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, building automation, fire/life safety, and continuous improvement programs, while partnering with leadership to deliver operational excellence and exceptional customer service.