What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Data Center Engineering - Owner/Operator - Houston, TX position at Gryphon Oakwood?
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 andrew.rothwell@gryphonoakwood.com for a confidential call or apply directly via the link above.
