Regional Site Lead- Datacenter Operations
Location: Onsite, Barstow, TX and Madison, NC
Job Type: Full time
About Us
Bridge Source Utilities Solutions is a Smart Grid Advisory & Strategic Staffing Solutions firm focused on connecting multinational Utility corporation, Power Generation, and Data Center markets. Founded in 2012 with the vision to assist companies and resources to develop a clear path for achieving their goals, BridgeSource provides advice and a connect workforce in the areas of grid modernization, technology transformations, project management, change adoption, distribution operations, and capital investment planning.
Position Overview
Our client provides cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. They enable AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Their GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.
The Regional Facilities Operations Lead is responsible for the operational performance, reliability, and compliance of all data center facilities within the assigned region. This role oversees power, cooling, mechanical & electrical (M&E) systems, environmental controls, life safety systems, and facility vendors. You will ensure sites operate at peak performance, meet uptime targets, and scale to support high-density AI workloads. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role requiring deep technical knowledge, operational rigor, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across multiple regional sites
- Ensure continuous availability of critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, liquid cooling systems)
- Maintain uptime in line with SLA and business requirements
- Serve as regional escalation point for facility-related incidents
- Drive improvements in uptime, resiliency, and energy efficiency
- Monitor key metrics (PUE, cooling efficiency, power utilization, capacity headroom)
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for facility incidents and implement corrective actions
- Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed to global standards
- Partner with infrastructure and engineering teams to ensure facilities can support high-density GPU deployments
- Validate power and cooling capacity for expansion projects
- Support rack density optimization and liquid cooling strategies where applicable
- Oversee commissioning of new infrastructure and retrofits
- Manage third-party facility vendors and maintenance contractors
- Oversee service contracts and ensure SLA adherence
- Conduct vendor performance reviews and drive continuous improvement
- Optimize regional facilities operating costs without compromising reliability
- Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and safety standards
- Maintain audit readiness and documentation standards
- Lead health, safety, and environmental (HSE) adherence across sites
- Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery readiness
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in Data Center Facilities operations or critical infrastructure management
- Demonstrated success in scaling operations, improving efficiency, and maintaining high reliability standards.
- Deep understanding of Datacenter infrastructure, including power systems, cooling, networking, and security.
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling plants, CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling)
- Experience in high-density AI/HPC workloads
Proven track record of maintaining high availability environ
