Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

We’re seeking a Senior Engineer, Data Center Operations to lead site-level operations in a high-density, mission-critical environment. This role blends hands-on technical work with leadership in preventative maintenance, customer service, and systems optimization. The Senior Engineer ensures uptime, efficiency, and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving continuous improvements across facilities and IT operations.

Deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure systems (power distribution, cooling, cabling, server hardware)

Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure issues under time-sensitive conditions

Skilled in operating and interpreting data from BMS, CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring tools

Strong command of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs with a disciplined approach to execution

Expertise in designing, managing, and improving preventative maintenance programs

Detail-oriented mindset for inspections, documentation, compliance, and audit readiness

Ability to remain calm, clear-thinking, and decisive during outages or operational escalations

Strong situational awareness and risk assessment capabilities to drive safe, effective resolutions

Experience coordinating stakeholders and communicating clearly during high-pressure events

Analytical approach to tuning and optimizing power, cooling, and monitoring systems for high-density environments

Ability to identify inefficiencies, propose improvements, and drive implementation across teams

Comfortable working with data to inform operational decisions and capacity planning

Professional, customer-oriented approach when supporting remote hands, escalations, or service recovery

Clear written and verbal communication skills, able to translate technical updates for both technical and non-technical audiences

Skilled at balancing customer needs with site-level operational priorities

Experience training and mentoring junior technicians, with an emphasis on safety, accuracy, and professional growth

Ability to model operational discipline, set expectations, and ensure adherence to processes

Strong collaborator who works well across facilities, engineering, and customer-facing teams

5+ years of data center or mission-critical facility operations experience, with a strong focus on hands-on field work.

Proven expertise with power, cooling, and IT infrastructure systems in high-density environments.

Hands-on experience with BMS, CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring tools.

Demonstrated ability to lead incident resolution and high-pressure operational decisions.

Prior experience mentoring or leading junior technicians preferred.

Zero downtime achieved through proactive monitoring, preventative maintenance, and effective incident management.

Smooth customer experience with quick, accurate, and professional handling of remote hands requests and escalations.

High-performing systems with optimized power, cooling, and monitoring configurations that support dense AI/HPC workloads.

Well-trained team of operations staff that follows SOPs, executes work efficiently, and grows under mentorship.

Accurate, compliant documentation that meets audit requirements and provides transparency for leadership and customers.

Continuous improvements implemented in workflows, safety, and operational efficiency to scale with business growth.

At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance

10 paid company holidays and paid sick leave

401(k) plan with company participation

Professional development opportunities and learning support

Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.