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Energi People

Critical Operations Director

Energi People, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Critical Operations Director – Chicago Location:

Chicago, IL

Compensation:

Competitive + strong bonus + long-term growth

This isn’t your average leadership role. We’re talking about owning uptime, driving operational excellence, and leading the charge in one of the most competitive data center markets in the U.S.

Our client - a global data center powerhouse - is scaling fast and looking for a

Critical Operations Director

to spearhead reliability, safety, and strategic expansion across their Chicago campus.

What’s in it for you:

Take command of large‑scale, mission‑critical facilities supporting AI and hyperscale clients

Build, lead, and mentor top‑tier operations teams

Influence infrastructure upgrades and energy‑efficiency initiatives

Work for a brand that’s redefining operational resilience

Responsibilities

Own uptime and operational excellence across the Chicago campus

Lead reliability, safety, and strategic expansion initiatives

Build and mentor operations teams

Drive infrastructure upgrades and energy‑efficiency projects

Qualifications

10+ years in mission‑critical operations or facilities leadership

Deep technical understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

Proven ability to manage high‑availability environments (99.999% uptime goals)

Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills

If you’re a data center leader who thrives in high‑stakes environments and loves turning operational challenges into success stories – this could be your next big move.

Let’s disrupt the status quo - message me for a confidential chat.

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