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Core Scientific · 7 hours ago

Critical Facilities Manager

Muskogee, OK

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. The Critical Facilities Manager is responsible for all aspects of data center management and operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and 100% availability while leading a team of Engineers and Technicians.

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Responsibilities

Manage the complete physical asset pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and noncritical data center infrastructure equipment and systems

Build a staff of qualified technicians and junior managers with the necessary skill sets to deliver Total Availability (100% uptime) customers while minimizing risk

Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the Data Halls

Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner

On-call 24x7 to respond to all data center emergencies

Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to schedules, new business, projects, budgets and expansion and staffing

Manage the on-boarding of new sites by working closely with the construction and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations with a goal of 100% compliance with all standards, policies, and lease expectations

Manage day-to-day facilities support staff, including coaching and development programs

Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation

Manage oversight from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on how to address issues

Determine actionable items to address Quality Control review results

Implement and develop standards for using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage all planned and unplanned data center work

Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials

Customize planned maintenance procedures and schedules to follow best practices and OEM recommendations

Assist and plan with clients on facilities issues

Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions within the data halls

Responsible for working with the Director of Data Center Engineering to identify, document, and implement new policies and procedures as needed

Enforce strict adherence to Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations

Approve all facility invoices

Work closely with HR to identify, evaluate, and hire new employees; ensure new employees are onboarded in a timely manner

Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll

Ensure that training expectations are met and audit the process monthly

Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site

Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and ensure contract terms are fulfilled

Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Data center managementMission critical operationsLeadership skillsFinancial acumenAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementTechnical trainingUnderstanding complex drawingsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent 5-7+ years' experience in mission critical environments, preferred

5+ years' direct management of non-exempt shift-based employees, required

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required for interacting with internal employees and leaders, and external contractors and customers

Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills are required for understanding and evaluating complex problems, including analyzing a problem, identifying solutions, and selecting the best solution

Financial acumen, including the ability to create and understand budgets, financial analysis, and invoicing

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

Able to lead and contribute to customer-requested business reviews and audits

Able to understand and train others on electrical and mechanical systems, as well as other technical aspects of facilities management

Able to read and understand complex drawings, systems and other documentation

Preferred

Technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or relevant military operations (US Navy a plus), preferred