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About the Role

SB Energy is seeking a Director – Data Center Power Infrastructure Operations & Maintenance (O&M) to lead operations, maintenance, and reliability for the high-voltage electrical infrastructure supporting data center buildings. This role ensures the reliability, availability, efficiency, safety, and commercial performance of critical electrical assets, including utility interconnections, substations, and backup power systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in high-voltage electrical infrastructure and mission-critical operations with strong business acumen and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the OM and operational performance of data center HV power infrastructure (substations and transmission lines) assets across multiple sites.
Own reliability, availability, capacity, and performance objectives for the electrical infrastructure portfolio.
Develop and execute strategies to maximize uptime, resiliency, and lifecycle value of critical assets.
Ensure continuous operation of utility substations, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, and distribution networks.
Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities.
Establish and monitor operational KPIs, including Power Availability, Electrical Reliability, MTBF/MTTR, Capacity Utilization, Energy Efficiency, and SLA Compliance.
Lead root cause analysis for major incidents and implement corrective actions.
Develop and implement proactive predictive maintenance programs using condition monitoring and asset health analytics.
Develop and manage critical spare parts strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize MTTR.
Follow manufacturer specifications and NETA standards.
Integrate condition monitoring for predictive maintenance.
Maintain records of all tests, inspections, and repairs for compliance and asset management.
Ensure safety protocols for high-voltage work, including lockout/tagout and PPE.
Oversee operation and maintenance of substations up to transmission-level voltages.
Ensure compliance with utility requirements, interconnection agreements, and electrical standards.
Manage inspection, testing, and maintenance programs for Power Transformers, Switchgear, Protective Relaying Systems, Circuit Breakers, Bus Systems, SCADA Networks, and Power Quality Equipment.
Ensure proper execution of switching procedures, outage planning, and energization activities.
Support commissioning and acceptance testing of new substations and electrical infrastructure projects.
Drive initiatives to improve system reliability and reduce operational risk.
Own annual operating budgets and long-range business plans for power infrastructure assets.
Monitor operating expenditures and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Develop business cases and ROI analyses for capital improvement projects.
Manage forecasting and lifecycle replacement planning of critical electrical equipment.
Support asset valuation, portfolio planning, acquisitions, divestitures, and expansion initiatives.
Partner with finance, procurement, and accounting teams to achieve financial targets.
Serve as the primary interface for Electrical O&M Providers, EPC Contractors, Utility Companies, OEMs, Consulting Engineers, and Service Vendors.
Manage contract performance, service-level compliance, and commercial negotiations.
Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance activities are executed according to established schedules.
Track and manage warranty claims, service agreements, and corrective action programs.
Oversee all non-contracted services including vegetation management, infrastructure repairs, and emergency response activities.
Ensure all facilities meet targeted uptime objectives and service level commitments.
Develop reliability-centered maintenance (RCM), predictive maintenance and condition-based maintenance strategies.
Monitor electrical system health through SCADA, BMS, EMS, and monitoring platforms.
Evaluate equipment performance trends and identify potential risks before failure occurs.
Lead emergency response planning and incident management programs.
Drive implementation of predictive analytics and digital monitoring tools.
Establish asset lifecycle management strategies, including health indexing and remaining useful life assessments.
Lead reliability data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Have strong sense and ownership of meeting and exceeding customer requirements.
Interface with leadership, investors, customers, utility partners, regulators, and external stakeholders.
Present operational performance, risks, financial results, and improvement initiatives to senior management.
Support customer audits, utility inspections, regulatory reviews, and due diligence activities.
Act as the primary operational representative for site visits and strategic reviews.
Champion a strong safety culture across all sites and contractors.
Ensure compliance with OSHA Standards, NFPA 70E, NERC Requirements, NEC Standards, Utility Safety Procedures, and Environmental Regulations.
Lead electrical safety programs including Arc Flash Studies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Energized Work Procedures, and Switching Authority Programs.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure operational compliance.
Lead and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and operational staff.
Build organizational capability and technical expertise in high-voltage operations.
Establish succession planning, training programs, and performance management processes.
Mentor future leaders while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
Master's Degree preferred.
Professional certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer), PMP, NETA, Data Center Certifications & Certified Energy Manager (CEM), NERC Certifications (preferred).
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial, utility, mission-critical, or power infrastructure environments.
Minimum 7 years of experience managing high-voltage electrical systems, substations, transmission/distribution assets, or data center power operations.
Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience.
Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, enterprise data center, utility, or mission-critical facilities preferred.
Proven experience managing large-scale electrical infrastructure portfolios exceeding 100 MW preferred.
Strong knowledge of High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) systems, Utility Interconnections, Substation Operations, Protection & Control Systems, SCADA Systems, Power Transformers, Switchgear and Relay Coordination, Generator and UPS Systems, and Data Center Electrical Architecture.
Ability to read and interpret Single-Line Diagrams, Three-Line Diagrams, Protection Schematics, and Control Logic Drawings.
Experience with power system analysis, troubleshooting, and reliability engineering.
Working knowledge of NEC, IEEE Standards, NFPA 70E, NETA Standards, and Utility Operating Practices.
Strong commercial mindset with business ownership mentality.
Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and external partners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to lead during critical incidents and high-pressure environments.

Skills

High Voltage (HV) systems
Medium Voltage (MV) systems
Utility Interconnections
Substation Operations
Protection & Control Systems
SCADA Systems
Power Transformers
Switchgear
Relay Coordination
Generator Systems
UPS Systems
Data Center Electrical Architecture
Single-Line Diagrams
Three-Line Diagrams
Protection Schematics
Control Logic Drawings
Power system analysis
Troubleshooting
Reliability engineering
NEC
IEEE Standards
NFPA 70E
NETA Standards
Utility Operating Practices
Stakeholder management
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Leadership
Budget management
Contract management
Risk management
Predictive maintenance
Condition monitoring
Asset lifecycle management

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA
San Diego, CA
Denver, CO
Austin, TX

Work Type

Onsite
Hybrid

Experience Level

Director
10+ years of experience
7+ years of experience
3+ years of people leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Power Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline
Master's Degree preferred
PE (Professional Engineer) certification preferred
PMP certification preferred
NETA certification preferred
Data Center Certifications preferred
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
NERC Certifications preferred

Salary/Compensations

$190,000-$200,000

Benefits

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
401(k) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Flexible 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 Benefits
Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
Device Purchase Support
Performance-based bonuses
Equity grants

About the Company

SB Energy is 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 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!
At 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.
We are 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!

Equal Opportunity

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.