Senior Data Center Operations Lead - Critical Facilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Employer paid premiums

Paid time off

Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers Corporation seeks a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of its mission-critical facilities in the Dallas area. You will supervise staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure uptime across electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.

Ideal candidates bring deep mission-critical infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex facility operations in a 24/7 data center setting while delivering operational

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

Project management

Emergency response

Education

Technical degree or equivalent

Job description

Prime Data Centers Corporation seeks a hands-on Critical Facility Manager to lead the safe, reliable operation of its mission-critical facilities in the Dallas area. You will supervise staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure uptime across electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems.

Ideal candidates bring deep mission-critical infrastructure experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage complex facility operations in a 24/7 data center setting while delivering operational