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Title: Site Director, Data Center Operations

Location: Alexandria, LA

Department: Operations

Reports to: Vice President of Operations

Status: Full-time, exempt

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Overview:

The Director of Site Operations will lead the overall operations of one or more Applied Digital Data Center campuses, ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of all mechanical and electrical systems, building infrastructure, and data module operations. This position oversees a team of Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) and/or Manager-level personnel in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.

The role requires close collaboration with Reliability Engineering, Design Engineering, Construction, and other internal teams to maintain uptime, optimize facility performance, and deliver superior service to our customers. While this position is not a "Chief Engineer" role, a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems is essential to effectively direct maintenance and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site operations and engineering functions to ensure safe, effective, and reliable facility performance.
• Manage and develop teams of CFEs and/or Managers across all shifts within a 24/7 operational environment.
• Achieve and maintain facility availability and capacity targets across assigned campuses.
• Foster a team-oriented environment that promotes accountability, engagement, and professional growth.
• Ensure completion and quality of preventive and corrective maintenance through use of the Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Develop and review maintenance procedures, including MOPs and SOPs, ensuring adherence to Applied Digital standards and mission-critical safety protocols.
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee vendor maintenance and break/fix activities, ensuring all work follows approved procedures.
• Evaluate and improve system performance through cost-effective operational enhancements.
• Lead incident and event management efforts, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee employee training and certification programs for mechanical, electrical, and operational competencies.
• Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets for assigned facilities.
• Ensure proper planning, implementation, and closeout of projects within the Data Center facilities.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and manage contracted services.
• Uphold world-class customer satisfaction by responding promptly and effectively to operational or service-related issues.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to establish and achieve departmental KPIs and performance metrics.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Data Center operations, engineering, or maintenance supervision.
• 10+ years of direct management experience with proven leadership and people development skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical building systems and their operational dependencies.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a mission-critical environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• Experience managing large-scale Data Center campuses or multi-site operations.
• Background in mission-critical maintenance programs or hyperscale environments.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience developing or improving MOPs/SOPs in a mission-critical context.
• Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.

Physical Requirements:

Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Working Conditions Based on Location:

Office Environment: Business office hours, with work hours necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions. Some overtime may be required to accomplish timely work demands and meet the company's professional commitments. Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

Site Location: We are a 24-hour facility. Work hours (shifts) are assigned as necessary to satisfactorily perform job functions, ensure compliance, and support efficient company operations. Some positions require work at irregular hours (nights/weekends), overtime, alternating shifts, and working in challenging conditions (heat/cold, hazardous environments, loud worksites). Overtime hours worked are paid to nonexempt employees at one and a half times their hourly pay rate.

Note:

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

About Applied Digital:

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary:

Applied Digital is seeking a Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our growing organization. This role will play a key part in supporting initiatives such as supporting commissioning of new buildings, team training, and operations team support. The Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) will need to have technical expertise in controls systems, hardware diagnostics, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence and system integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in electronic and digital controls systems.
• Maintain and repair control system hardware, including controllers, sensors, relays, actuators, and integrated mechanical/electrical components.
• Analyze equipment performance data to identify efficiency opportunities and implement system optimization strategies.
• Review operating equipment data for efficiency improvements while making adjustments accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage controls vendors to support site operations, component upgrades, and configurations.
• Communicate any controls issues or process improvements with site management.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control system programming and commissioning.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in control equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the data center industry.
• Hands-on experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
• Hands-on experience with Direct Digital Control (DDC).

Essential Skills:

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow's technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

We remain committed and steadfast in solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Project Manager – Campus Construction Role:

As a member of the company's Design & Construction team, the Project Manager for Offsite & Infrastructure is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all non-building-specific scope associated with campus development. This includes offsite utility work, substation and power delivery infrastructure, AHJ-mandated improvements, site-wide logistics, and other enabling works required to support vertical construction.

This role operates as the single point of accountability for offsite and enabling scope while also serving as a supporting Project Manager to the Senior Project Managers responsible for individual buildings. The position is campus-based and requires close coordination with utilities, municipalities, design consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure offsite work aligns with building schedules, budgets, and commissioning milestones.

Key responsibilities include permitting, coordination with procurement of vendor products and services, contracting, construction management and administration, document control, invoice processing and change management, coordination with commissioning, documentation closeout, and turnover for all assigned scope. This role will also support process improvement initiatives and interdepartmental coordination across development, engineering, operations, and external authorities.

Projects include but are not limited to:

• Offsite utility infrastructure including power, fiber, water, sewer, and roadway improvements
• Substation and utility interconnection scope, including coordination with utilities and transmission providers
• AHJ-required improvements such as roadway upgrades, drainage, traffic control, and permitting-driven infrastructure
• Site-wide logistics planning and execution, including access roads, laydown areas, crane paths, and campus sequencing
• Enabling and early works packages required to support vertical construction across multiple buildings
• Support of Senior Project Managers through schedule integration, risk identification, procurement coordination, and issue resolution

Entitlements & Property Development:

• Assist Real Estate Acquisitions, or other APLD stakeholder responsible for managing the site development process with site exploration and diligence as required by AHJ processes, and in order to assist the Design Manager and Design Team with information crucial to informing the design
• Acts as owner's representative for all offsite and shared campus infrastructure and manage all applicable vendors

Preconstruction/Predevelopment:

• Lead, in coordination with the Campus Project Director, Design Manager, and other stakeholders, the development of budgets related to offsite works, utility infrastructure, substations, AHJ-mandated improvements, site logistics, and other enabling campus scope.
• Lead, in coordination with the Campus Project Director and Design Manager, the development of schedules for offsite and enabling works, ensuring alignment with overall campus milestones and individual building schedules.
• Lead the development and issuance of Requests for Proposals for offsite infrastructure, utility work, substation scope, site logistics packages, and other enabling construction services.
• Assist the Design Manager, Campus Project Director, and Procurement team with RFP development for building-related scopes as needed.
• Lead the leveling of proposals for offsite and enabling work packages, including scope validation, schedule impacts, risk, and cost comparisons.
• Lead the evaluation and recommendation of contractors for offsite and enabling scopes.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of General Contractors for vertical construction packages.

Construction Management, Administration & Document Control:

• Manage all aspects of assigned campus and offsite construction scope to ensure expectations for scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality are achieved. This includes utilities, substations, AHJ-required improvements, site logistics, and other enabling works supporting vertical construction.
• Produce weekly project reporting for offsite and campus-wide scope summarizing key risks, schedule milestones, variances, budget status, and interface impacts to individual building projects.
• Lead project kick-off meetings, contractor coordination meetings, and utility/AHJ coordination meetings for all offsite and enabling work packages.
• Support Senior Project Managers by aligning these activities with building construction sequencing and milestones.
• Lead campus-wide readiness and enabling-work coordination efforts required to support building construction and commissioning, ensuring offsite infrastructure and shared systems are delivered in alignment with overall campus readiness goals.
• Ensure all occupancy, turnover, and punch list requirements related to offsite and campus infrastructure are completed efficiently and in alignment with building turnover schedules.
• Participate in building-level meetings as requested by the Campus Project Director to address cross-scope issues, clarify responsibilities, and maintain alignment with campus execution plans.

Billing and Invoice Processing & Change Management:

• Ensure timely submission and review of invoices for third-party vendors associated with offsite infrastructure, utilities, substations, AHJ-required improvements, and campus-wide enabling works.
• Review and approve invoices for assigned campus and offsite vendors to ensure accuracy, contract compliance, and adherence to approved budgets and payment terms.
• Verify invoices meet Accounts Payable requirements, including appropriate backup, level of detail, and alignment with executed contracts and approved scope.
• Review and manage change order requests for third-party vendors performing campus, offsite, and enabling scope, ensuring compliance with contract terms and proper approval prior to payment.
• Review General Contractor pay applications on a limited, scope-specific basis, focused solely on campus logistics, enabling work, and offsite infrastructure components included in the GC's billing.

Closeout & Turn-over:

• Assist with the collection, audit, and delivery of As-built Documents, Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Warranties, and other closeout documents to Data Center Operations team from the General Contractor. Save for record in Construction folders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of the Permitting and Inspections processes
• Proficient at reading and understanding design drawings and specifications
• Understand CPM scheduling methodology
• Knowledgeable of the design process and designers construction administration process
• Knowledgeable in design characteristics, installation, and operation of all major infrastructure systems involved in both data center and base building operations
• Knowledge of large and complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Experienced in writing Requests for Proposals, reviewing and evaluating vendor proposals and drafting and executing contract documents
• Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of and familiarity with standard commercial design and construction contracts
• Knowledge of equipment purchasing agreements
• Experienced in cost estimating and budget building in the CSI Master Format
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• The ability to work and communicate with a variety of personalities and cross functional groups

Education/Experience:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or Architecture is preferred
• 3+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience leading and managing design teams is required
• Project management experience on data center projects is preferred
• Experience with budget analysis & cost tracking, scheduling, progress reporting, change order management, and procurement of vendor services is required
• Experience with cash flow analysis is preferred

Travel:

Onsite Role

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.