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Applied Digital · 1 month ago

Director Site Operations

Fargo, ND

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Applied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, creating advanced data center solutions for high-performance computing. The Director of Site Operations will oversee the operations of multiple data center campuses, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of mechanical and electrical systems while managing a team of engineers in a 24/7 environment.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead site operations and engineering functions to ensure safe, effective, and reliable facility performance

Manage and develop teams of CFEs and/or Managers across all shifts within a 24/7 operational environment

Achieve and maintain facility availability and capacity targets across assigned campuses

Foster a team-oriented environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and professional growth

Ensure completion and quality of preventive and corrective maintenance through use of the Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Develop and review maintenance procedures, including MOPs and SOPs, ensuring adherence to Applied Digital standards and mission-critical safety protocols

Schedule, coordinate, and oversee vendor maintenance and break/fix activities, ensuring all work follows approved procedures

Evaluate and improve system performance through cost-effective operational enhancements

Lead incident and event management efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Oversee employee training and certification programs for mechanical, electrical, and operational competencies

Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets for assigned facilities

Ensure proper planning, implementation, and closeout of projects within the Data Center facilities

Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and manage contracted services

Uphold world-class customer satisfaction by responding promptly and effectively to operational or service-related issues

Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and achieve departmental KPIs and performance metrics

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Data Center operationsElectrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgeCMMS proficiencyCustomer service skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

10+ years of experience in Data Center operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision

10+ years of direct management experience with proven leadership and people development skills

Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems and their operational dependencies

Proficiency with CMMS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a mission-critical environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Experience managing large-scale Data Center campuses or multi-site operations

Background in mission-critical maintenance programs or hyperscale environments

Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory compliance standards

Experience developing or improving MOPs/SOPs in a mission-critical context

Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies

Company

Applied Digital

Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads.

Founded in 2021

Dallas, Texas, US

51-200 employees