Senior Data Centre Operations Lead

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight for the Mansfield, TX data center. You will ensure procedural integrity, safety, risk mitigation, and continuity across electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and BMS systems.

You will coordinate with Facility and Maintenance Managers, review CRs, mentor LCFTs and CFMTs, and lead technical RCA investigations to strengthen change management and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Operations Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years in data centre operations or critical facilities management substituting for formal education.
• Strong proficiency with electrical, mechanical, and control systems in mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical oversight for all critical facility systems (electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, BMS).
• Review Change Requests (CRs) for safety, risk mitigation, and procedural accuracy.
• Lead RCA investigations and coordinate cross-site operational improvements.
• Ensure SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and change management procedures are followed across shifts.
• Support onboarding, training, and succession planning for operations personnel.
• Drive cost-efficiency and readiness through CMMS-driven processes and site-runbook adherence.

Skills

Critical infrastructure expertise

Leadership

Communication

Operational risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering/related)

Equivalent industry experience (10+ years)

Tools

BMS platforms

CMMS knowledge

Electrical systems (UPS/ATS)

Job description

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is seeking a Chief Engineer to provide senior technical leadership and operational oversight for the Mansfield, TX data center. You will ensure procedural integrity, safety, risk mitigation, and continuity across electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and BMS systems.

You will coordinate with Facility and Maintenance Managers, review CRs, mentor LCFTs and CFMTs, and lead technical RCA investigations to strengthen change management and training.