Description
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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
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