Data Center Lead

Simple Mining LLC•Madison, SD

5d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Center Site Lead serves as the day-to-day technical leader for an assigned Simple Mining data center site or shift. The role coordinates technician activities and operational execution, ensures work is completed safely and accurately, and maintains high standards for uptime, quality, and efficiency. Combining advanced technical expertise with frontline leadership, the Site Lead coaches and mentors technicians, coordinates maintenance and deployment activities, and supports continuous operational improvement. The role works closely with the Data Center Supervisor, contractors, vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain reliable mining operations and consistent execution of company standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop technical employees.
Strong understanding of ASIC mining hardware, networking fundamentals, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Strong communication, organization, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple operational needs in a fast-paced environment.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in data center operations, industrial operations, technical operations, or a related field.
Previous experience as a team lead, lead technician, or in another technical leadership role.
Experience with ASIC mining equipment and cryptocurrency mining operations.
Experience with Foreman, BTC Tools, and mining management platforms.
Experience with electrical distribution systems, cooling systems, or industrial infrastructure.
OSHA or other workplace safety certifications.
Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or third-party service providers.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day technical operations for the assigned site or shift and coordinate technician assignments, priorities, and coverage.
Coach, mentor, train, onboard, and support the technical development of Data Center Technicians.
Verify work quality, ticket accuracy, documentation, and timely completion; monitor performance and adherence to procedures and safety standards.
Assist the Data Center Supervisor with staffing recommendations, performance feedback, scheduling, and operational improvements.
Oversee mining operations and monitor miner health, connectivity, power, cooling, temperatures, and site infrastructure.
Lead deployments, de-racks, firmware updates, batch changes, maintenance, installation, commissioning, and equipment relocation.
Troubleshoot ASIC miners, networking equipment, cooling systems, power distribution, PDUs, and site infrastructure; prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
Use operational monitoring systems, including Foreman, BTC Tools, dashboards, and related platforms.
Serve as the primary technical escalation point before involving the Data Center Supervisor, and promptly escalate major issues, outages, infrastructure concerns, and customer-impacting events.
Coordinate planned maintenance, projects, contractors, vendors, departments, and external service providers while minimizing disruption.
Support emergency response and coordinate technician activities during outages; communicate operational impacts, risks, schedules, and project updates to leadership.
Identify operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve uptime, reliability, efficiency, workflows, and site performance.
Enforce company safety policies and standards; conduct inspections, walkthroughs, and toolbox talks; ensure proper PPE and safe work practices; and report incidents and hazards.
Maintain facility housekeeping and quality standards; inspect completed work and coordinate corrective actions for deficiencies.
Maintain operational logs, shift reports, inventory records, maintenance documentation, equipment status, material usage, and operational metrics.
Communicate site status, operational risks, staffing concerns, and maintenance updates to the Data Center Supervisor, and ensure accurate data entry in Foreman and other systems.
Maintain site inventory, spare parts, consumables, tools, and equipment; coordinate replenishment and support deliveries, staging, storage, and asset organization.
Represent Simple Mining professionally on site and support positive relationships with customers, vendors, contractors, utility personnel, and local stakeholders.