Director of Data Center Operations
About The Position
Hunton Services, a division of Hunton Group, is seeking a Director of Data Center Operations to lead the transition of a large-scale, mission-critical data center from commissioning through hypercare and into steady-state operations. This role serves as the operational leader responsible for stabilizing critical infrastructure, building scalable processes, and establishing a high-performing 24/7 operations team. The Director will play a key role in transforming a newly built environment into a structured, reliable, and repeatable operation. This is not a traditional facilities or maintenance role-this position sits at the intersection of construction, commissioning, and full operations, requiring a leader who can successfully operate in that transition space. Come work for an industry leader recognized both locally and nationally as one of the Top Places to Work!
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in data center operations, mission-critical facilities, or industrial/central plant environments.
- Proven experience leading 24/7 operations teams in high-availability environments.
- Background supporting commissioning, startup, or system stabilization environments.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC / chilled water / central plant systems, electrical infrastructure, and redundancy concepts.
- Experience developing Preventative maintenance programs SOPs and operational procedures KPI tracking and reporting systems
Nice To Haves
- Experience in data center or critical facilities environments
- Exposure to BMS / CMMS systems, alarm management, and system monitoring tools
- Experience working in hypercare or post-construction stabilization environments
- Familiarity with redundancy design (N+1, 2N) and uptime-critical systems
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead system stabilization efforts following commissioning, ensuring reliable and consistent operations
- Drive alarm rationalization, redundancy validation, and KPI baseline development
- Partner with commissioning teams to support transition into operational ownership
- Build and lead a 24/7 operations organization, including supervisors and technical staff
- Establish structure, accountability, and operational discipline across shift teams
- Develop operating rhythms, escalation protocols, and performance expectations
- Develop and implement preventative maintenance (PM) programs and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Oversee daily system monitoring, logs, and early-stage maintenance activities
- Ensure long-term asset reliability and operational readiness
- Provide leadership across central plant systems (HVAC, chilled water) and supporting infrastructure
- Maintain awareness of electrical systems, power distribution, and redundancy (N+1, 2N concepts)
- Ensure coordination between mechanical and electrical systems in a mission-critical environment
- Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes to drive operational transparency
- Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Transition operations from reactive to structured, data-driven performance management
- Serve as the primary operational interface with the client
- Support the transition from project-based support to full operational ownership
- Collaborate with internal leadership to align operations with long-term business goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Associate degree
