Site Operations Lead

SB Energy•Austin, TX

14h•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. Since 2019, the company has grown significantly, operating over 3 gigawatts (GW) with a multi-GW pipeline. SB Energy leverages innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure. The company is committed to accelerating the energy transition to cleaner power sources.

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

Owns the overall operations for one, or more, of our data center campuses and will directly manage a team of 3rd party CFEs and/or manager-level positions.
Interfaces with Engineering & Construction and other resources to manage the overall campus.
Manages the workflow/work order management, training plans, event management, customer communications, hiring and performance management of the overall team.
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.
Working with your peers and the Vice President, Site Operations to determine appropriate team performance goals and manage those to completion.
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 Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support