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NetSuite · 1 month ago

Power Generation Operations Director

Abilene, TX, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $252K/yr

10+ years exp

NetSuite is seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Director to lead and oversee both primary and secondary generation systems at their U.S. data center sites. This role will be responsible for ensuring continuous protection of compute load and managing power plant agreements for on-site power generation while achieving 100% equipment availability.

Cloud ComputingComputerCRMiOSSaaSSoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and develop teams responsible for the operations and maintenance of both primary and secondary power generation assets

Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive MOPs to guarantee compute load protection during generation transitions, including detailed ramp rate controls

Collaborate with operations training teams to create and deliver effective repair and maintenance training programs for all generation system staff

Oversee the negotiation, execution, and ongoing management of power plant agreements for on-site generation, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and uptime targets

Directly recruit, hire, and lead specialized teams as needed to operate on-site power generation equipment, maintaining 100% system availability

Establish, monitor, and report on performance metrics related to power system reliability, efficiency, and responsiveness to critical incidents

Champion a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements and corporate standards

Serve as the primary escalation point for high-severity power incidents, coordinating rapid and effective resolution

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting power system operations

Qualification

Power generation operationsMOP developmentLeadership experienceTraining program developmentPower plant agreementsRegulatory complianceSafety cultureContinuous improvementData center experienceEmerging technologiesProfessional Engineering licenseCMMS proficiencySCADA proficiencyCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

10+ years of experience in power generation operations, with 5+ years in a leadership or director-level capacity

Deep knowledge of primary and secondary on-site power generation technologies and their integration into mission-critical facilities

Proven expertise in developing MOPs to manage compute load protection and ramp rate adherence

Strong background in building effective training, repair, and preventive maintenance programs

Demonstrated success in negotiating and managing complex power plant or energy-related agreements

Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Experience in data center, mission-critical facilities, or utility environments is highly desirable

Preferred

Professional Engineering (PE) license or equivalent certification

Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC, FERC, OSHA, EPA) for power operations

Prior exposure to high-availability operational environments (e.g., data centers, hospitals, financial institutions)

Proficiency with CMMS, SCADA, and/or other control and monitoring systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

Short term disability and long term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

11 paid holidays

Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Financial planning and group legal

Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance