HPC DC Facility Manager

Overview Viridien ( is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. We discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition, and infrastructure challenges. We are seeking an experienced HPC DC Facilities Manager to join our High-Performance Computing (HPC) team. This role is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, reliability, and strategic oversight of critical data center infrastructure and supporting facility systems. Responsibilities Operations & Infrastructure Management: Oversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies in alignment with company standards and operational requirements. Ensure all work within the data center is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with change management processes, without impacting customers or business operations. Maintain operational readiness and reliability of critical systems, including electrical distribution systems, generators and fuel systems, UPS systems and battery plants, switchgear and transfer switches, chilled water and cooling systems, CRAH/CRAC units, VRF systems, and BAS/BMS. Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a 24x7 team of facilities engineers and technicians. Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Establish performance expectations, provide coaching and development opportunities, and ensure team readiness through skills development and training programs. Support workforce planning, succession planning, and career development initiatives. Vendor & Contractor Management: Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers. Develop and administer maintenance contracts and service agreements. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure contractor performance and accountability. Coordinate daily activities with multiple subcontractors and service providers. Strategic Planning & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and evolution of company data center infrastructure standards. Identify and implement reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and cost-reduction initiatives. Lead infrastructure upgrades, capital improvement projects, and operational enhancement programs from concept through execution. Collaborate with IT Operations and business stakeholders to align facility capabilities with organizational objectives. Financial Management: Develop, manage, and optimize operating and maintenance budgets. Monitor expenditures and ensure cost-effective utilization of resources while maintaining reliability and service quality. Support capital planning, forecasting, and business case development for facility investments. Qualifications Advanced certifications in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or related disciplines; or Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or a related technical field. Minimum of 10 years of experience in critical facilities or data center operations with responsibility for building systems and infrastructure. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a management role with direct leadership responsibility. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Extensive experience managing mission-critical facilities and data center environments. Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis capabilities. Comprehensive knowledge of critical facility systems, including: utility power distribution, transformers and switchgear, generator systems, UPS and battery systems, automatic transfer switches (ATS), power distribution units (PDU), chillers, pumps, HVAC infrastructure, CRAH/CRAC units, and VRF systems. Demonstrated success managing third-party service providers, maintenance contracts, and performance metrics. Strong preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance knowledge. Ability to develop and maintain detailed operational procedures, documentation, and issue-tracking systems. Proven ability to maintain operational SLAs through proactive monitoring and corrective action. Track record of building, developing, and retaining high-performing technical teams. Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to prioritize effectively and make sound decisions in a fast-paced, high-availability environment. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Learning & Development We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Employees have access to a comprehensive learning and development program designed to strengthen technical, commercial, leadership, and personal skills. Through our Learning Hub and extensive catalog of internally developed training resources, employees can pursue customized development paths aligned with their career goals. Environmental & Community Commitment We believe in making a positive impact on our communities and the environment. We actively support employee volunteerism, community engagement initiatives, and sustainability programs focused on energy efficiency, resource conservation, and waste reduction. Our commitment to responsible operations helps create a safer, more sustainable future for our employees, customers, and communities. Hiring Process At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews. If you require reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stages, please contact your recruiter. We value diversity and are an equal employment opportunity employer. Closing Viridien is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. For more information, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr CGG Services (U.S.) Inc.