DC Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure

The Role

Nebius is building next generation, high density AI infrastructure, and we are looking for a Data Center Operations Manager - Critical Infrastructure to own the performance, reliability, and operational excellence of our data center facilities.

This is a critical facilities leadership role, responsible for power, cooling, and environmental systems that support GPU driven workloads. You will ensure our sites operate with maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety, while also supporting capacity expansion and infrastructure improvements as we scale.

Unlike a pure construction role, this position is focused on steady-state operations, incident management, and long term facility performance, with involvement in commissioning and new site readiness where needed.

Responsibilities:

Critical Facilities Operations

Own day to day operations of electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling infrastructure

Ensure high availability and uptime of all critical systems supporting data center operations

Lead incident response for facility related events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

Monitor system performance via BMS/DCIM and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency

Maintenance & Vendor Management

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all facility systems

Manage and hold accountable third party vendors and service providers

Ensure all maintenance activities follow SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs

Drive standardization and continuous improvement of operational procedures

Capacity, Efficiency & Optimization

Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning and infrastructure scaling

Monitor and improve PUE and overall energy efficiency

Identify and implement reliability and sustainability improvements across facilities

Support high density environments, including air and liquid cooling strategies aligned with modern AI workloads

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices

Maintain strong adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) standards

Lead audits, inspections, and documentation for operational readiness

Act as the primary point of contact for facility related regulatory interactions

Commissioning & Site Readiness (Light but Important)

Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new or expanded infrastructure

Participate in FAT/SAT and system validation for critical equipment

Ensure smooth transition from construction to steady state operations

Validate that systems are operationally ready with proper documentation and procedures

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with:

Data Center Operations teams

Infrastructure & deployment engineers Network and hardware teams

Act as the bridge between facilities and IT infrastructure, ensuring both layers operate seamlessly (a key distinction in Nebius environments)

Support broader operational goals around scalability, reliability, and standardization

Requirements:

7–10+ years of experience in data center or mission critical facilities operations

Strong hands on knowledge of critical infrastructure systems:

Electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear)

Cooling systems (chillers, HVAC, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling exposure preferred)

Experience operating in high availability environments with strict uptime requirements

Proven experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response

Familiarity with BMS/DCIM systems and operational monitoring

Experience developing and enforcing SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs

Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Preferred:

Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or AI/GPU driven data centers

Exposure to high-density environments and advanced cooling solutions

Experience supporting new site builds, commissioning, or expansions

Basic understanding of IT infrastructure (rack, power distribution, hardware) to effectively partner with engineering teams

Key employee benefits:

Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and families.

401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.

Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.

Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.

Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.

Compensation

We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $140,000-$180,000 based on your experience