Supervisor, Critical Facilities & Data Center Maintenance

MWResource•Austin, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Oversight of maintenance operations and infrastructure performance across multiple critical sites, including large-scale data centers. This role ensures optimal functionality, compliance, and reliability of electrical, mechanical, and physical infrastructure for data centers. The ideal candidate is a licensed Master Electrician with proven leadership experience and technical knowledge in managing mission-critical facilities. JOB DUTIES Oversee the electrical infrastructure of the organization’s buildings and data centers, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and national codes. Lead and supervise the team in day-to-day building and data center operations, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility upkeep. Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for high-voltage systems, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), and switchgear operations. Manage and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs across all facilities, with a focus on uptime and operational efficiency. Collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to support the unique needs of critical data center environments. Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, MOPs, and safety procedures related to facility maintenance and electrical systems. Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and internal policies, including NFPA, OSHA, NEC, and local building codes. Ensure adherence and compliance to applicable CIP standards Participate in capital project planning, vendor management, and infrastructure upgrades. Respond to and lead the resolution of emergency maintenance situations and after-hours incidents. Track and report performance metrics, maintenance logs, and infrastructure reliability indicators. Maintains and reviews vendor designs, blueprints, plans and proposals to ensure compliance with agreed upon specifications Manage the budget for maintaining, upgrading, or replacing buildings and infrastructure across multiple sites. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff members in other departments.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in facilities maintenance, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role
Valid Master Electrician license (State of Texas)
Extensive hands-on experience in large-scale data center or mission-critical environments
Deep knowledge of electrical distribution systems, including power redundancy, load balancing, and failure modes
Proficiency with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
Familiarity with environmental control systems (HVAC/BAS), fire life safety systems, and building automation technologies
Experience with building management systems (BMS), dcTrack or similar infrastructure monitoring tools
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field
Valid Texas Driver's License (Required)
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) or trade certifications (e.g., NICET, LEED)

Responsibilities

Oversee the electrical infrastructure of the organization’s buildings and data centers, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and national codes.
Lead and supervise the team in day-to-day building and data center operations, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and general facility upkeep.
Serve as the technical lead and subject matter expert for high-voltage systems, emergency power systems (UPS, generators), and switchgear operations.
Manage and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance programs across all facilities, with a focus on uptime and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with IT, security, and operations teams to support the unique needs of critical data center environments.
Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs, MOPs, and safety procedures related to facility maintenance and electrical systems.
Ensure adherence to all safety regulations and internal policies, including NFPA, OSHA, NEC, and local building codes.
Ensure adherence and compliance to applicable CIP standards
Participate in capital project planning, vendor management, and infrastructure upgrades.
Respond to and lead the resolution of emergency maintenance situations and after-hours incidents.
Track and report performance metrics, maintenance logs, and infrastructure reliability indicators.
Maintains and reviews vendor designs, blueprints, plans and proposals to ensure compliance with agreed upon specifications
Manage the budget for maintaining, upgrading, or replacing buildings and infrastructure across multiple sites.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff members in other departments.