Site Operations Lead

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition! Basic FunctionThe Site Operations Lead owns the overall operations for one, or more, of our data center campuses and will directly manage a team of 3rd party CFEs and/or manager-level positions. This position will report directly to the Vice President of Operations. You will interface with Engineering & Construction and other resources to manage the overall campus. This position will manage the workflow/work order management, training plans, event management, customer communications, hiring and performance management of the overall team.   Our 3rd party CFEs are respected, well-trained, customer-focused. While you do not have to be the ‘alpha’ engineer to manage this team, but you must possess an excellent overall understanding of typical electrical and mechanical building systems to direct the work that needs to occur when maintaining the overall environment.   ResponsibilitiesDirect and maintain the site-specific preventive maintenance and work order programPrepare and present estimates of cost of parts, equipment and supplies of installation and repairsSchedule, coordinate and oversee all maintenance vendors during maintenance and break/fix eventsSupport Chief Engineer’s operational requirements from the site through SB Energy off site teamsEnsure personnel safety while protecting the facility’s critical equipmentWork with peers and subordinates to develop required MOPs/SOPsEnsure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved MOPs and the Mission Critical Facility work rulesPerform periodic technical and quality reviews of all MOPs/SOPs to ensure that the most up-to-date techniques and safety guidelines are utilized as well as compliant with city, state and EPA regulationsEvaluate performance of systems and suggest cost-effective improvements to improve service and operating efficiencyEnsure the collection and generation of vendor field service reports describing all activities (preventive maintenance, repairs, etc.) performed at the facilityWorking with your peers and the Vice President, Site Operations to determine appropriate team performance goals and manage those to completionEvaluate and manage performance reviews for all employees in your organization, seek out input from others and provide feedback and coaching to manage individuals and teamsProtect and improve the value of our assets and ensure that building machinery and systems meet or exceed their expected lifespanPrepare operational and capital portions of the Site Operations budgetEnsure that major projects performed at the facilities are properly planned, executed and closed out in accordance with best current practices in our industryManage contracted service work at the property, including understanding and developing the scope of service, bidding, awarding and administering any contractsEnsure a world-class customer service reputation for current & future SB Energy customersQualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree in engineering, business or related field, or equivalent work experience required10+ years of experience in facility/plant engineering and maintenance supervision, strongly preferred10+ years of direct managerial experience and interpersonal skills, strongly preferredProven record of excellent internal and external customer serviceAbility to communicate well in both oral and written reportsProficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and building automation systemsLocation: On-site near Temple/Burlington, TX.Base Pay - $160,000-$190,000The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.Our Health & Wellness BenefitsAt SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)401(k) with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays12 Weeks Paid Parental LeaveLife, AD&D & Long-Term Disability CoverageFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup BenefitsMonthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & DataOptional Legal & Pet Insurance PlansDevice Purchase SupportAt SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now! SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.To learn more about us, visit www.sbenergy.com.