Data Center Lead Operator

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC•Barker, NY

12d•$42 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Beowulf Electricity and Data is seeking an experienced Lead Operator to support operations at the Lake Mariner data center campus in Barker, New York. As the shift leader and operational authority for an assigned building or campus area, the Lead Operator helps ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and facility infrastructure. This position provides hands-on operational leadership, coordinates operator activities, leads the initial response to infrastructure events, and serves as a vital connection between frontline operators and site leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a dependable operations professional who remains calm under pressure, values procedural discipline, and is ready to take greater ownership of building-level data center operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Working knowledge of electrical distribution, HVAC and cooling infrastructure, alarms, monitoring systems, maintenance coordination, and incident escalation.
Ability to read and follow SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, single-line diagrams, rounds sheets, shift logs, and work instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with disciplined documentation habits.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree, trade school education, military technical background, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Five or more years of experience in mission-critical, industrial, utility, power generation, high-density computing, or data center operations preferred.
Two or more years of shift lead, crew lead, supervisory, or equivalent operational leadership experience preferred.
OSHA 30
NFPA 70E
First Aid, CPR, or AED
Data Center Certified Associate or CDCP
LOTO authorized employee training
Electrical switching, generator, UPS, EPMS/BMS, or equipment-specific training

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate Desk Operators, Inside Operators, Outside Operators, and Relief Operators during your assigned shift.
Conduct shift turnover briefings and maintain operational continuity between crews.
Assign rounds, inspections, work orders, and operator tasks based on operational priorities.
Coach operators, reinforce procedures, and provide on-the-job training.
Maintain awareness of electrical, mechanical, cooling, life safety, and facility systems.
Monitor operating platforms and equipment status, including BMS, EPMS, DCIM, SCADA, CMMS, and alarm consoles, as applicable.
Confirm systems remain within approved operating parameters and escalate abnormal conditions promptly.
Serve as the initial Incident Commander for building-level events until relieved by site management.
Direct the first response to alarms, equipment faults, abnormal readings, and customer-impacting events.
Coordinate troubleshooting, escalation, event communications, documentation, and post-event follow-up.
Review and support approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and work plans before field execution.
Verify readiness before maintenance begins and assist with return-to-service checks.
Coordinate planned work with Facilities, IT, Safety, contractors, vendors, and site leadership.
Model a strong safety culture and stop unsafe or non-compliant work when necessary.
Reinforce company safety requirements, OSHA standards, NFPA 70E practices, LOTO requirements, arc-flash PPE, and site procedures.
Participate in emergency drills, evacuations, tabletop exercises, and after-action reviews.
Review shift logs, alarm notes, rounds, event narratives, turnover documentation, and operational summaries.
Ensure work orders, incident records, and shift reports are accurate, timely, and complete.
Identify recurring issues and escalate trends that could affect safety, reliability, or customer operations.