Data Center Critical Facilities Manager

Title: Critical Facilities Manager

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Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Critical Facilities Manager to join our team at Applied Digital. The Critical Facilities Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of the critical infrastructure of our Datacenters. This role involves providing technical support, maintenance and troubleshooting supervision to ensure the seamless operation of all critical systems and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, life safety, and general building. (MEP Infrastructure).
• Perform site inspections.
• Monitor and respond to datacenter alarms.
• Lead vendors in maintenance activities.
• Review and approve all systems MOPs and scripts.
• Supervise all critical maintenance activities.
• Manage maintenance Capex and Operations budget for the site.
• Recommend Capex project for site efficiency and improvements.
• This role is typically Monday - Friday but will require weekend work when the maintenance schedule requires and for operational emergencies.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience in managing a data center critical infrastructure or 5+ years' in managing critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of medium voltage systems and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of Commercial HVAC equipment.
• Strong management skills.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and complex schematics.
• Computer acumen to include strong understanding of the function and application of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as well as common office technology including MS office suite of software and other Web based tools.
• Strong Oral/Written Communication skills.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Essential Skills:

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.