Energi People · 2 weeks ago
Facility Operation Lead
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yrEnergi People is seeking a Facility Operations Lead to manage critical infrastructure within hyperscale datacenters. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and influencing global processes while working in a fast-paced environment.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Alex Christie
Responsibilities
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for datacenter operations, handling escalations and ensuring smooth functioning of critical infrastructure
Audit and manage design limitations and risks, collaborating with colocation partners and service providers to maintain top-tier reliability
Drive change management for high-risk maintenance activities and ensure operational excellence
Respond to incidents onsite as the first point of contact, coordinating with engineering experts to resolve issues quickly
Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal teams while supporting strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of power and cooling calculations (TIA-942, ASHRAE standards)
Experience with power redundancy designs (e.g., 2N or N+1 Distributed Redundant)
Knowledge of cooling redundancy and concurrent maintainability (e.g., N+1 or N+2)
Hands-on experience in supervising data hall build-outs, including IT services coordination, power, and cooling planning
Hands-on experience in commissioning tests (L1–L5) to validate design intent and troubleshoot technical issues
Hands-on experience in electrical/mechanical systems such as generators, chillers, cooling towers, air handling units, UPS, and sub-distribution systems
Preferred
Experience with GPU servers (H100, B200, GB200)
Diploma or certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-ambiguity environment with strong organizational skills
Vendor and project management experience
Excellent communication skills with attention to clarity and detail
Benefits
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
Company
Energi People
Energi People is a technical and engineering recruiting agency that offers digital recruitment and civil engineering recruitment services.
Founded in 2002
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase