The Site Operations Manager leads the day-to-day operations of a Bitcoin mining facility. This role is responsible for keeping critical infrastructure operational around the clock, improving site performance, maintaining a safe workplace, and leading the site team. Regular travel to other sites and on-call availability are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties may be assigned.
Site operations and infrastructure
- Direct daily site operations, with a focus on uptime, efficiency, and performance.
- Oversee maintenance of power systems, cooling equipment, security systems, and other critical infrastructure.
- Coordinate with IT and engineering teams on hardware deployment, maintenance, and technical improvements.
- Monitor energy usage and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify risks and maintain operational quality.
- Maintain staffing and operating plans that support 24/7 site operations when possible.
- Respond to critical issues while on call and coordinate emergency response as needed.
Safety, vendors, and performance
- Develop, implement, and enforce site safety procedures and applicable requirements.
- Manage procurement and maintenance relationships with vendors and service providers.
- Establish and monitor site performance metrics, and adjust operations based on results.
- Improve operating procedures and recommend facility upgrades as technology and industry practices evolve.
Team leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the operations team while fostering a positive workplace culture.
- Manage employee matters, including hiring, performance, and termination processes.
- Communicate effectively with site staff, cross-functional partners, and leadership.
- Travel regularly to oversee operations at other sites.
Qualifications
- At least five years of supervisory experience leading a team in a critical infrastructure environment.
- Knowledge of electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
- Experience applying safety regulations and protocols in an operational setting.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate across technical and business teams in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry standards.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.