Senior Director leading Data Center Operations Systems for Switch, ensuring reliable power, cooling, and infrastructure performance across campuses. Overseeing teams and driving performance metrics and relationships with clients.
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations of DCO Systems teams to ensure safe, reliable performance of critical power, cooling, and environmental systems.
Provide direct leadership to DCO Systems Managers and oversee workforce planning, development, and succession.
Maintain uptime standards through disciplined maintenance programs, operational controls, and incident oversight.
Serve as executive escalation point during major facility events and participate in on-call or Manager on Duty rotations as required.
Oversee operational and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with reliability and expansion goals.
Review and approve maintenance procedures, safety programs, and OSHA compliance standards.
Support construction, commissioning, and expansion projects across campuses.
Represent DCO Systems in Change Advisory Board reviews, design discussions, client meetings, and operational reviews.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, preferred vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across automation, maintenance optimization, and process standardization.
Ensure client equipment installations comply with company standards and Acceptable Use Policy requirements.
Monitor and report on infrastructure health, personnel performance, and service metrics.
Requirements
10 or more years of experience in data center, facilities, electrical, or mechanical operations, including significant management responsibility.
Proven leadership of campus-level or multi-site mission-critical operations.
Advanced knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, ATS or STS units, PDUs, cooling systems, and fire suppression systems.
Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
Experience supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and client-facing reviews.
Strong understanding of CMMS, asset management, and building management systems.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides medical plan options of comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!
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