Senior Data Center Field Operations Director

Iron Systems, Inc; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Iron Systems, Inc. seeks a senior field execution leader to drive on-site fiber and low-voltage scope in data centers, translating build plans into daily crew assignments and measurable targets.

You will own safety, manage MAC activity with disciplined change control, oversee rack/cabinet builds, cabling, testing, and turnover readiness, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure uptime. The role requires strong leadership, certifications, and hands-on experience; you\'ll report progress and drive

Qualifications

• Associate degree or diploma in Electronics, Telecommunications, Network Technology, or related field.
• Hands-on field leadership experience running structured cabling and fiber crews in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on execution depth in MPO/MTP trunk and cassette deployment, fusion splicing, cabinet/rack build-out, bonding, and cable management.
• Working mastery of fiber testing and certification methods including OTDR and OLTS / Tier 1 / Tier 2, with the ability to interpret failures and remediation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage live-network MAC activity without unplanned downtime through disciplined change control and escalation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site field execution for fiber and low-voltage scope; translate build plan into daily crew assignments and measurable production targets.
• Own field safety, permit-to-work discipline, pre-task briefings, housekeeping, and compliance with client/site rules; stop work when unsafe.
• Direct live-floor MACs and maintenance windows using approved MOP/SOP/EOP controls; coordinate with network operations and client stakeholders.
• Oversee installation quality for rack and cabinet build-out, bonding, cable dressing, fusion splicing, MPO/MTP trunk deployment, labeling, and test readiness.
• Manage field test and remediation workflows including OTDR, OLTS/Tier 1/Tier 2, defect triage, retest closure, and documentation traceability.
• Coordinate materials, tools, lifts, access, and manpower with inventory, PM, and technical leads to keep crews productive and constraints removed early.
• Report daily progress, manpower, safety observations, quality issues, and recovery actions to project leadership; drive punch-list closure and turnover readiness.

Skills

Field leadership

MPO/MTP deployment

Fiber testing (OTDR/OLTS)

Change control/downtime avoidance

Documentation/Reporting

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Associate degree or Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications

Bachelor’s degree beneficial

Tools

BICSI Installer 2/Technician certification

FOA fiber certification

OSHA 30

Job description

Iron Systems, Inc. seeks a senior field execution leader to drive on-site fiber and low-voltage scope in data centers, translating build plans into daily crew assignments and measurable targets.

You will own safety, manage MAC activity with disciplined change control, oversee rack/cabinet builds, cabling, testing, and turnover readiness, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure uptime. The role requires strong leadership, certifications, and hands-on experience; you\'ll report progress and drive