Oracle · 21 hours ago
Power Generation Operations Director
Abilene, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $252K/yr
10+ years expOracle is a world leader in cloud solutions, and they are seeking an experienced Power Generation Operations Director to lead and oversee power generation systems at their U.S. data center sites. The role involves developing and executing methods to ensure continuous protection of compute load and managing teams to operate power equipment with a focus on achieving 100% equipment availability.
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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
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
Company
Oracle
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10001+ employees
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