Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago
Senior Manager, Chief Engineer, NA
Shackelford County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and connects the technology of major hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Senior Manager, Critical Facilities will oversee the operational excellence of multiple data center campuses, ensuring continuous operation and leading a team to deliver high service reliability and safety.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of critical facility operations across one or more data center campuses
Ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness and system reliability, with a focus on zero downtime
Lead and develop a team of Managers, Chief Engineers, and Supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Coordination, oversight and quality assurance supervision of maintenance and service repairs on all critical facility and building engineering systems to include (but not limited to); electrical distribution (12kv and lower), emergency diesel generators, UPS/Battery back-up systems, heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (Chillers, CRACs, Cooling Towers, Package Units, etc.), BMS infrastructure, fire prevention as well as other electro-mechanical and control equipment throughout the data center campus
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align facility operations with business continuity, compliance, and sustainability goals
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved MOPs and the Vantage’s Mission Critical Facility work rules
Drive operational excellence through data analysis, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness
Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, procurement, and cost control
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, including OSHA and EPA guidelines
Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical events, ensuring timely resolution and documentation
Oversee the development and implementation of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs across all sites
Coordinate the development, implementation and training of SOP/EOP/MOPs for equipment and systems throughout the data center campus. This includes existing/supported equipment and systems as well as developing technical documentation for new and/or unsupported equipment and systems
Represent facilities operations in executive-level meetings, audits, and strategic planning sessions
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of experience in mission-critical facilities (electrical, mechanical, or HVAC), with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Proven experience managing large teams and complex operations across multiple sites or large-scale facilities
Deep understanding of Tier III/IV data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRACs, BMS, and electrical distribution
Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, capital planning, and cost management
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders
Strong Technical Writing skills and experience; as well as creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOP/EOP/SOPs for critical facilities equipment, to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements
Experience with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance strategies
Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen
Must be open to long hours, weekend, rotating shifts, and subject to calls during hours away from plant (24/7)
Travel may be required up to 5%, including site visits, audits, and leadership meetings but may increase as the business evolves
Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to smell, talk & hear
Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color
Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (4)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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