Fleet Data Centers

Manager, Data Center Critical Facilities Operations - PR

Sparks, Nevada, United States
Full-time
$120,000 - $150,000
Posted Sep 1, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Compliance
Leadership
Operations
SCADA

Job description

Overview   

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation.   

Position Overview  

The   Manager, Data Center Critical Facilities Operations   is responsible for   day-to-day site operations of Fleet’s critical mechanical, electrical,   and   controls   infrastructure. This leader ensures the site   operates   safely, reliably, and   in accordance with   Fleet standards while leading the frontline team responsible for shift operations, inspections, response, procedures, and routine operational discipline.    

This role is the operating leader closest to the plant and is accountable for execution quality, team readiness, operational risk management, and response performance at the site level.  

Job Responsibilities  

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key areas:  

•Safety, security, and availability are the most important things we do. Help Fleet deliver near-perfect execution on these dimensions through disciplined site operations and strong frontline leadership.    

•Lead site critical   facilities   operations teams responsible for monitoring, rounds, response, procedure execution, and safe operation of critical infrastructure.    

•Ensure all site activities are executed   in accordance with   approved procedures, change control requirements, permit-to-work expectations, and Fleet standards.    

•Manage shift coverage, daily operating rhythms, handoff quality,   issue   escalation, and event coordination.    

•Maintain high readiness for abnormal operations, outages, switching, emergency response, and customer-impacting incidents.    

•Partner with maintenance, engineering, and critical systems teams to ensure plant issues are   identified   early and resolved effectively.    

•Drive strong operator fundamentals including   rounds   quality, log quality, alarm response, housekeeping, procedure use, and escalation discipline.    

•Own site-level operating KPIs such as event response,   rounds   completion, procedure compliance, incident quality, and team qualification status.    

•Support training,  qualification , and coaching of operators and technicians to improve site capability and consistency.    

•Build a culture of vigilance, humility, operational paranoia, and accountability.    

Education & Experience  

•7+ years   of experience in data center operations, critical facilities operations, or similar mission-critical environments.    

•3+ years   of frontline leadership experience in a 24/7 operating environment.    

•Strong working knowledge of critical power, cooling, controls, and monitoring systems.    

•Experience with operating procedures, incident response, change control, and plant risk management.    

•Ability to lead teams calmly and effectively during abnormal situations and operational events.    

•Strong communication   and coordination skills across shifts and functions.    

•Experience with DCIM/BMS/EPMS/SCADA and operational ticketing or work management tools.    

•Willingness and ability to travel  as  needed.    

Location:   Onsite, Sparks, Nevada  

Expected Salary Range:  $120,000 - $150,000 + Discretionary Bonus  

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization&#39;s ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.