Operations SME, Electrical

Aligned Data Centers

. Provide technical knowledge, processes, and tools to site operations teams as an electrical subject matter expert .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems and data center operations, with a focus on optimizing performance, reliability, and sustainability. Capable of providing technical leadership, developing training programs, and conducting thorough incident analysis.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Subject Matter ExpertRoot-Cause AnalysisData Center OperationsConstruction Drawing InterpretationVendor Management

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Hard Skills

Electrical Systems AnalysisPerformance Trend AnalysisIncident ManagementMaintenance OptimizationOperational Standards DevelopmentTraining Content CreationTechnical Documentation ReviewSustainability Practices EvaluationBCP DevelopmentEquipment Specifications Interpretation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Service AcumenMentoring and Development

Certifications & Qualifications

SME Designation in Electrical Equipment and Systems

Industry Keywords

Data Center OperationsElectrical IndustryCapital ProjectsOperational ProcessesIncident ResponseSafety CulturePerformance AnalyticsEmerging TechnologiesTraining and DevelopmentCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical knowledge, processes, and tools to site operations teams as an electrical subject matter expert
Support new campus design, systems operations, incident root-cause analysis, training, vendor management, maintenance optimization, and troubleshooting
Drive operational standards and functional requirements in capital projects
Review drawings, contract documents, and customer requirements for electrical technical standards and capital project updates
Ensure critical infrastructure is reliable, efficient, and aligned with sustainability goals
Create operations training and development content and sponsor training for operations personnel
Conduct training, drills, and monitored evolutions across Aligned sites
Mentor and support development of high-potential personnel
Provide frameworks for site performance analytics, failure analysis, and issue resolution
Improve critical system performance, water and electrical usage efficiency, and infrastructure reliability
Drive safety culture and reduce risk and injury to personnel
Develop industry-leading operational processes and procedures
Monitor adherence to operations standards, policies, and procedures through documentation reviews, maintenance and acceptance activities, and data center audits
Develop BCP and runbook standards covering site management, vendor management, maintenance, alarms, incidents, and compliance
Provide project oversight and technical support for complex activities
Triage and recover critical equipment or systems during incidents
Perform root-cause analysis and lead incident deep-dives
Analyze incidents and equipment failures to identify trends, lessons learned, and improvement areas
Engage with industry and vendors on emerging technologies
Lead technical review and validation of new technologies
Provide technical leadership in evaluating sustainable practices
Communicate complex topics to senior leadership, the Board of Directors, and teams with varying technical experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience
Bachelor’s degree in related field plus 4+ years relevant electrical or power generation industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years electrical industry experience
SME designation in electrical equipment and systems
Advanced experience with interpreting construction drawings and equipment specifications
Ability to analyze critical infrastructure sequence of operations, design parameters, alarms and indicators, and performance trends
Subject matter experience across the life cycle of data center operations from design, acceptance, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and event management
Expertise creating standards and programs for best-in-breed data center operations
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service acumen
May travel at times up to 30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants
FSA for health and dependent care
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off and holiday pay
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life coverage
Critical illness coverage
Legal coverage
Additional disability coverage
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellhub gym membership
Other wellness initiatives
Bonus opportunities
Professional development opportunities