Data Center Facility Operations Lead

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

As the Facility Operations Lead within the Data Center Infrastructure organization, you will define and manage end-to-end operations across Anthropic’s growing fleet of data center infrastructure. You will be accountable for the global operations management of critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems. As a subject matter expert in data center infrastructure and operations, you will develop scalable processes for execution, help manage data center partners & vendors, lead deployment schedules, and maintain close coordination with related disciplines such as design, engineering, and capacity planning. If you are experienced in operations, are passionate about HPC data centers, & enjoy working in complex, fast-paced environments, we welcome you to apply.

What it asks for · 5

• Have 10+ years of experience in data center facility operations as a manager, engineer, technical lead or related role.
• Can demonstrate a proven track record overseeing a portfolio of mission critical systems.
• Are a subject matter expert in facility operations process development including deployment, commissioning, & maintenance.
• Are experienced in third-party partner relationship management.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Also a plus

• 15+ years of experience managing operations for large scale data centers.
• An understanding of AI/ML workloads, including power, cooling, and network connectivity
• Experience supporting technology cooling solutions such as rear door heat exchangers and/or cooling distribution units,
• Experience managing third-party datacenters such as colo operators and/or contract staffing vendors.
• Familiarity with data center facilities commissioning processes including developing commissioning plans, creating criteria, and conducting hand-over reviews

What the job covers

• Define the Facility Operations strategy including SLAs, incident management, reporting methods, and approaches for reporting.
• Oversee third-party deployment, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of facility infrastructure such as switch gear, technology cooling systems, and computer room air handlers.
• Define expectations and standards to enable third-party success in each of the critical operations domains.
• Create standards for monitoring data center systems operation, minimizing risk, and effectively responding to/managing excursions and incidents.
• Develop innovative approaches to improve time to market and equipment availability while minimizing cost and complexity.
• Enable scale-out of operations through industry best practices optimization of bill of materials, logistics, and physical processes.
• Manage partner relationships and maintain alignment with Anthropic goals.

Degree language

• Bachelor's degree in relevant domain or equivalent practical experience.

Tools and skills named

Words the posting leans on

• operations19×
• data center10×
• experience10×
• commissioning8×
• cooling8×
• third-party8×
• facility operations7×
• systems7×
• critical5×
• define5×
• management5×
• partner5×
• processes5×
• and/or4×
• approaches4×
• deployment commissioning4×

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