Oracle is seeking a Senior Critical Facility Director to oversee the operations, maintenance, and optimization of our data center campus, including a Gas Turbine Generation plant. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of mission-critical infrastructure while leading a team of facility professionals. The Senior Critical Facility Director will partner closely with cross-functional departments to drive business continuity, scalability, and security across operational and IT environments, with a focus on leveraging national vendor agreements and optimizing performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead and manage a team responsible for the maintenance and operation of critical facilities, including the Gas Turbine Generation plant.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and performance management to foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment.
  • Develop and implement a culture of safety and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Critical Systems Oversight
  • Oversee the operation, maintenance, and optimization of critical systems, including electrical power (UPS, generators, Gas Turbine Generation plant), HVAC (cooling systems), fire suppression, and physical security.
  • Ensure the integrity and reliability of all systems, including power generation, to maintain uptime and operational efficiency.
  • Proactively identify potential risks, system weaknesses, and mitigation strategies to minimize downtime or service disruptions.
• Facility Operations Management
  • Drive operational excellence by coordinating and overseeing the operation of the Gas Turbine Generation plant and other critical systems, ensuring minimal downtime and continuous service.
  • Manage scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and emergency repairs, ensuring adherence to response times and performance metrics.
  • Create and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules using digital facility management systems to ensure all critical equipment, including gas turbines, is properly serviced.
• Budgeting
  • Develop and oversee the annual budget for critical facility operations, including power generation, ensuring cost-effective resource management while adhering to fiscal constraints.
  • Leverage national agreements to optimize costs and align capacity requirements with strategic business goals in collaboration with IT, Network, and Security teams.
• Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Ensure robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place for critical facilities and power generation systems, regularly tested, and updated.
  • Lead response efforts to critical incidents, ensuring personnel safety and minimal impact on operations.
  • Collaborate with IT teams to maintain high-availability configurations and maximize uptime.
• Compliance & Standards
  • Ensure facility and power generation operations comply with industry standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
  • Regularly audit and monitor performance, environmental, and power generation metrics to ensure compliance with established policies.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Continuously assess and improve facility operations, including gas turbine performance, to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance system reliability.
  • Implement innovative solutions and emerging technologies to improve energy efficiency and sustainability across critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related), or a related field. MBA or advanced certifications (e.g., Certified Facility Manager, Power Plant Operator certification) preferred.
• Experience:
  • 6+ years of experience in critical facilities management, data center operations, or power generation.
  • Proven track record of managing and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and power generation systems.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and overseeing large-scale operational projects in high-availability environments.
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong knowledge of critical facility operations, including power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, building management systems (BMS), and Gas Turbine Generation plant operations.
  • Proficiency in risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Exceptional leadership, project management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical issues, including power generation performance, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency with digital facility management systems and power plant control systems.
  • Knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory standards, vendor management, KPIs, SLAs, and response time standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and operational manuals for gas turbines and facility systems.

Career Level - M2

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