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Manager, Critical Facilities Chief Engineer - Data Center Operations

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Prineville, ORFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Data Center Operations Manager within Apple's IS&T Infrastructure Services, focusing on critical facilities maintenance, operations, and continuous improvement in a high-demand data center environment. Leads a diverse team and supports OPEX/CAPEX projects, vendor management, and incident response while driving operational excellence and compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Data Center Critical Facility Operations Managers (CFOM) and senior leaders to pursue continuous improvement initiatives to reduce operational expenditure while improving service quality.
  • Direct day-to-day team operations, allocate resources and manage workflows, implement training programs to meet technical requirements, and monitor performance against operational standards.
  • Track and maintain data center KPIs, manage maintenance cost controls, and report performance metrics to stakeholders.
  • Respond to facility emergencies and resolve issues rapidly. Conduct root cause analysis, document incidents, and implement corrective actions in cooperation with CFOM.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, code requirements, safety regulations, and data center protocols and policies. Oversee installation, repair, and maintenance of all critical facility systems.
  • Test and implement new technologies and systems, and measure improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance.
  • Execute risk assessments for facilities and hazards, optimize power consumption and cooling performance, and deploy mitigation controls.
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships, establish and maintain SOPs and documentation, monitor SLA compliance, and report facility performance and operational initiatives to CFOM and senior leadership.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent experience or vocational training in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role within a data center or similar critical operations environment.
  • Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling systems, and backup power solutions.
  • Ability to provide on-call support, responding quickly and effectively to emergencies.

Skills

Required:Leadership and team managementVendor managementIncident response and root cause analysisMaintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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