Senior Hyperscale Data Center Facilities Lead (On-site)

VeloceHR; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation package

Fast interview process

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own power and cooling infrastructure for a new hyperscale AI data center. You will be the on-site expert, shaping operations, leading the facilities team from the ground up, and driving commissioning and readiness across critical systems.

You will manage MEP, liquid cooling, and escalation processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and deliver a reliable, scalable facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data center critical facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, cooling).
• Experience with liquid cooling, commissioning, or new site builds is a big plus.
• Strong communication skills and a hands-on, ownership mindset.
• Open to working on-site in Indiana or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Owns power and cooling infrastructure as the SME for MEP systems and liquid cooling environments.
• Serves as Tier 3 escalation point for technical issues.
• Builds and mentors the facilities team (4 senior/lead technicians to start).
• Oversees site commissioning, operational readiness, and standards and processes from the ground up.

Skills

Facilities operations

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Liquid cooling

Site commissioning

Leadership

Communication

On-site mindset

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead to own power and cooling infrastructure for a new hyperscale AI data center. You will be the on-site expert, shaping operations, leading the facilities team from the ground up, and driving commissioning and readiness across critical systems.

You will manage MEP, liquid cooling, and escalation processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish standards and deliver a reliable, scalable facility.