Senior Hyperscale DC Facilities Lead - On-Site

VeloceHR; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

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Relocation package

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Benefits

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead for hyperscale AI data centers. The role is on-site in Indiana or Louisiana and involves owning the power and cooling infrastructure, building the facilities team, and shaping operations for a brand-new hyperscale facility.

The candidate will act as the on-site SME for MEP systems, lead commissioning, and drive operational readiness with a strong ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data center critical facilities operations.
• Strong knowledge of 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 on-site work in Indiana or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Own power and cooling infrastructure as the SME for MEP systems and liquid cooling environments.
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for technical issues.
• Build and mentor the facilities team (4 senior/lead technicians to start).
• Lead site commissioning, operational readiness, and establish standards and processes from the ground up.

Skills

Power & cooling

Liquid cooling

Data center operations

Leadership & mentoring

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Senior Critical Facilities Lead for hyperscale AI data centers. The role is on-site in Indiana or Louisiana and involves owning the power and cooling infrastructure, building the facilities team, and shaping operations for a brand-new hyperscale facility.

The candidate will act as the on-site SME for MEP systems, lead commissioning, and drive operational readiness with a strong ownership mindset.