Data Center Electrical Operations Manager

Data Center Electrical Operations Manager

Location: Spartanburg SC

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Electrical Operations Manager to oversee all electrical operations for a large-scale High-Performance Compute Center (HPCC) and its supporting on-site power infrastructure.

This position provides leadership and direction to a team of electrical subject matter experts (SMEs) and contracted service operators ensuring the safe reliable and efficient operation of all electrical systems in a mission-critical data center environment. The role is responsible for maintaining compliance with all operational standards safety codes and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement and reliability across the facility.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise proven operational leadership and the ability to coordinate effectively across electrical mechanical and controls teams within a high-availability environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a department of electrical SMEs and contracted service providers.

• Oversee staffing scheduling and escalation protocols to ensure 24/7/365 operational readiness.

• Promote continuous training and professional development to maintain technical depth and compliance.

• Foster a culture focused on safety accountability and operational excellence.

• Direct daily operations of electrical infrastructure ensuring uptime and system reliability.

• Oversee preventive predictive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) one-line diagrams and operational documentation.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations (NFPA 70E OSHA NERC etc.).

• Implement and enforce lockout/tagout energized work and arc flash safety programs.

• Conduct audits reliability assessments and system testing to ensure ongoing operational readiness.

• Lead root-cause analyses and corrective actions following electrical incidents or outages.

• Manage coordination between electrical operations and on-site power generation systems.

• Support load management redundancy and expansion planning for critical systems.

• Define and monitor KPIs related to reliability maintenance and safety performance.

• Prepare and deliver operational performance reports to leadership.

• Oversee vendor and contractor performance to ensure SLA compliance and service quality.

• Lead annual reviews of team performance staffing and system reliability.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Controls and Operations teams to ensure integrated site performance.

• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization technology upgrades and team training.

• Participate in planning and execution of expansions retrofits and system upgrades.

• Represent the Electrical Operations function in internal briefings safety drills and technical reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Power Systems or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 10 years of progressive leadership in electrical operations power generation or mission-critical facilities.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical distribution systems substations switchgear UPS systems and high-density power infrastructure.

• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams including SMEs and contracted operators.

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and electrical safety standards (OSHA NFPA 70E NERC etc.).

• Demonstrated experience managing electrical operations within high-availability mission-critical environments.

• Excellent communication leadership and decision-making skills.