Site Operations Lead

SB Energy•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns & operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. The company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with over 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline. SB Energy utilizes its strong culture of innovation to incorporate new technology, including an AI-based digital platform, to deliver energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. The Site Operations Lead is responsible for the overall operations of one or more data center campuses, managing a team of 3rd party CFEs and/or manager-level positions. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and interfaces with Engineering & Construction and other resources to manage the campus. Key responsibilities include managing workflow/work order management, training plans, event management, customer communications, and hiring/performance management of the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of typical electrical and mechanical building systems to direct maintenance activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field, or equivalent work experience required
7+ years of experience in facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision, strongly preferred
7+ years of direct managerial experience and interpersonal skills, strongly preferred
Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and building automation systems

Responsibilities

Direct and maintain the site-specific preventive maintenance and work order program
Prepare and present estimates of cost of parts, equipment and supplies of installation and repairs
Schedule, coordinate and oversee all maintenance vendors during maintenance and break/fix events
Support Chief Engineer’s operational requirements from the site through SB Energy off site teams
Ensure personnel safety while protecting the facility’s critical equipment
Work with peers and subordinates to develop required MOPs/SOPs
Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved MOPs and the Mission Critical Facility work rules
Perform periodic technical and quality reviews of all MOPs/SOPs to ensure that the most up-to-date techniques and safety guidelines are utilized as well as compliant with city, state and EPA regulations
Evaluate performance of systems and suggest cost-effective improvements to improve service and operating efficiency
Ensure the collection and generation of vendor field service reports describing all activities (preventive maintenance, repairs, etc.) performed at the facility
Evaluate and manage performance reviews for all employees in your organization, seek out input from others and provide feedback and coaching to manage individuals and teams
Protect and improve the value of our assets and ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their expected lifespan
Prepare operational and capital portions of the Site Operations budget
Ensure that major projects performed at the facilities are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with best current practices in our industry
Manage contracted service work at the property, including understanding and developing the scope of service, bidding, awarding and administering any contracts
Ensure a world-class customer service reputation for current & future SB Energy customers

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support