Director, Generation Operations

Position Overview:

TheDirector Generation Operationsserves as Fleetsoperationalleaderforbehind-the-meter on-site power generation solutions including a combination ofleased enginesoperatedby third-party vendorsandFleet-operated generation assets and other combinationsand types of BTM solutions. This leader is accountable for safe compliant and reliablegenerationoperations across the fleetensuring maintenance excellence vendor performance operational readiness and integration with critical facilities operations.

This role is central to Fleets ability to deliver predictable outcomes for customer power availability site resiliency and operational scalability. The Director will build the operating model define performance standards stand up governance and (whereappropriate)hire and develop internal teams to support execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• This leader will build and run the programs that ensure we:

• Safety security and availability are the most important things we do. Help Fleet deliver near-perfect execution on these dimensions by building agenerationoperations program that is measurable enforceable and continuously improving.

Fleet-wide generation operations ownership (portfolio/program leadership)

• Own the operatingand maintenance forbehind-the-meter generation across Fleet campuses (multi-site portfolio management standards and governance).

• Define operational requirements for reliability (availability targets start/transfer performance expectationssparesstrategy service coverage documentation).

• Establish KPIs and reporting for fleet performance (availability forced outage rate MTTR maintenance compliance fuel/consumablesusage cost/MWh or cost/hour vendor SLA attainment).

• Partner with Critical Facilities leadership to ensure operating modes align with site electrical design protection schemes and overall uptimeobjectives.

Third-party vendor operations management (primary near-term accountability)

• Own operational oversight of leased engine vendors (24/7 response readiness preventive maintenance execution corrective maintenance quality spares availability and staffing competency).

• Establish and run vendor governance: scorecards QBRs safety performance reviews incident/post-incident reviews and continuous improvement plans.

• Ensure vendors execute work safely and to Fleet standards (LOTO NFPA 70E alignment MOP/SOP discipline and change/permit-to-work controls).

• Coordinate vendor mobilization and site access requirements; ensure clear demarcation of responsibilities between Fleet vendors and any EPC/commissioning partners.

Maintenance reliability and asset stewardship

• Build/own the maintenance strategy forgenerationassets (PM/CM condition-based maintenance where applicable lifecycle planning and spares/critical parts).

• Ensure maintenance execution is documented and auditable; integrate work management into Fleets CMMS standards (PM plans job plans failure coding and closeout quality).

• Own performance troubleshooting and reliability improvement: recurring issue elimination vendor technical escalation root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.

• Drive operational readiness for new deployments: acceptance criteria commissioning/turnover requirements as-builts O&M manuals training and steady-state handoff.

Compliance risk and safety management

• Own operational compliance for behind-the-meter generation where applicable: air permitting interfaces emissions monitoring/reporting requirements environmental controls and site inspections (in partnership with internal EHS/legal and external specialists).

• Establish emergency response expectations and drills for generation events (failed starts trips fuel or exhaust issues abnormal vibration/temperature paralleling faults).

• Ensure disciplined change management and risk review for generation operational changes (control setpoints protection settings maintenance deferrals operating hours strategy).

Operations integration (Fleet command centers and site teams)

• Ensure generation telemetry/alarming is correctly integrated into Fleet monitoring (dashboards alarm priorities escalation paths and runbooks) and that incident response roles are clear between vendors Fleet operations centers and site teams.

• Partner with site operations to coordinate switching windows maintenance outages and readiness for customer-driven power events.

• Provide clear internal and customer-facing communications inputs during power events as needed (status updates ETAs post-event summaries).

Build the internal Fleet generation team

• Define the future-state org model for Fleet-operated generation (headcount plan roles shift/on-call coverage training/qualification program).

• Recruit and develop internal talent (field technicians/engineers or a hybrid model) as Fleet expands its scope from oversight to direct operation/maintenance.

• Establish internal technical standards for competency safety documentation and vendor interface.

Financial stewardship and contract interface

• Own the OPEX budget for generation operations oversight (vendor O&M consumables spare parts strategy third-party services test/inspection costs).

• Partner with Finance/Procurement/Legal on operational components of vendor agreements (SOW clarity SLA/KPI definitions escalation remedies reporting requirements safety requirements).

• Drive cost and reliability optimization across the portfolio whilemaintainingFleets mission-critical service expectations.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience in power generation operations O&M or reliability engineering (reciprocating engines and/or gas turbines preferred) including multi-site fleet oversight ora portfoliorole.
• 5 yearsofpeopleleadership experience including building programs managing vendors and setting measurable performance standards.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance programs and reliability practices (PM optimization failure analysis parts strategy vendor performance governance).
• Working familiarity with mission-critical environments (data centers hospitals industrial plants) and operating discipline (MOP/SOP/EOP change control incident management).
• Comfort working cross-functionally with site operations engineering commissioning procurement legal finance and EHS.
• Experience with compliance-heavy operations (safety programs; environmental/emissions compliance exposure is a plus).
• Willingness and ability to travel to Fleet sites/vendors as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating generation assets into data center electrical ecosystems (paralleling switchgear protection controls monitoring/alarming).
• Relevant certifications (OSHA 30 NFPA 70E training PMP CMRP) are a plus.

Required Traits and Skills:

Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.

Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions assess cost structures and identify potential risks ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position build consensus and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks identify vulnerabilities and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety security availability and scale.

Relationship Management: Cultivate trust collaboration and long-term partnerships while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking industry insights and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO or Alexandria VA.

Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices as well as to on-site visits(Up to 50%).

Expected Salary Range: $205000 - $245000 plus Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

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Required Experience:

Director