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Director of Data Center Engineering - Owner/Operator - Houston, TX

Gryphon Oakwood are seeking an experienced Director of Data Center Engineering for a Data Center Owner/Operator to lead their engineering team. This role requires a strong leader with exceptional people management skills, extensive knowledge of data center critical infrastructures, and expertise in controls engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and leading a team of subject matter experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, and other engineering disciplines who will drive standardization of engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a team of subject matter experts in mechanical, electrical, controls, and other engineering backgrounds.
• Set and support standards for operating engineers at local data centers.
• Approve new equipment as a standard kit for operations
• Maintain reliability and improve the efficiency of data center operations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve data center performance and sustainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support datacenter projects and initiatives.
• Provide points of escalation, technical guidance and mentorship to cross-company engineering teams and partners.
• Provide regular communications channels with senior leadership around progress on continuous improvement plans and milestones.

Experience

• Proven leader in datacenter operations with 10+ years of experience in leading teams and processes.
• Expert level knowledge in datacenter critical infrastructure and operations
• Subject matter expert in Controls engineering with experience in multiple systems
• Effective analytical and problem-solving abilities, Process engineering certification preferred (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Able to manage over 25% travel
• B.S. degree or equivalent work experience.

If this role is of interest please reach out to [email protected] for a confidential call or apply directly via the link above.

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