Hiring: Compute Infrastructure, Critical Facilities Manager Company: OpenAI Location: Seattle, WA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 07:41:08 Target Skills & Keywords : AI About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience operating mission-critical facilities, data centers, industrial infrastructure, or large-scale technical operations environments. Required Skills: •We are seeking a Critical Facilities Manager to support the commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term operation of next-generation AI data center campuses. •Lead day-to-day operational execution across electrical, mechanical, controls, and supporting infrastructure systems while partnering closely with commissioning teams, site operators, vendors, and engineering organizations. This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, operational leadership, and cross-functional execution. •Lead day-to-day operations of mission-critical facility infrastructure across AI compute campuses. •Own operational readiness activities supporting new campus deployments and infrastructure expansion. •Partner with commissioning teams to transition facilities from construction and startup into steady-state operations. •Develop, implement, and continuously improve operating procedures, maintenance programs, and response plans. •Lead infrastructure incident response efforts and coordinate recovery activities during critical events. •Drive root cause analysis investigations and corrective action programs to improve reliability and operational performance. Qualifications: •Possess strong knowledge of electrical distribution systems, generators, UPS systems, cooling systems, and building controls. •Have experience supporting commissioning, operational readiness, or infrastructure turnover programs. •Have led facility operations teams, contractors, and third-party vendors. •Are comfortable responding to incidents and making decisions in high-pressure operational environments. •Have experience developing maintenance strategies, operating procedures, and reliability programs. •Enjoy operating in fast-paced environments with significant ambiguity and rapid growth. •Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!