About the Company

Nebius is at the forefront of cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy, creating a comprehensive AI cloud platform that simplifies the development and deployment process for developers and enterprises. With a focus on solving complex challenges in compute, storage, networking, and applied AI, Nebius is built by engineers for engineers. Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq (NBIS), we have a global presence with R&D hubs in Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel, employing over 1,500 professionals, including a significant number of engineers with expertise in hardware, software, and AI R&D.

The Role

We are seeking a leader for our Data Center Facilities Operations to build and oversee the operations function across our data centers. This is a rare greenfield opportunity where you will hire and develop your team, establish processes, and set operational standards for maintaining our critical infrastructure from the ground up. You will work within our Data Center organization alongside Construction and Design Engineering, reporting directly to senior leadership. This hands-on leadership role comes with real ownership and long-term impact.

Responsibilities

• Build, hire, and lead a team of facilities technicians and engineers responsible for daily operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems (UPS, generators, chillers, HVAC, electrical distribution).
• Develop and implement all operational procedures — SOPs, MOPs, EOPs — and establish global standards.
• Own site reliability and uptime; lead incident response, root-cause analyses, and post-incident reviews.
• Define and track KPIs across safety, availability, and operational efficiency; report findings to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with Construction and Design Engineering on commissioning new sites and infrastructure projects.
• Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts, and on-call schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing proactive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards (ISO, SOC, ESG/sustainability requirements).

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments (backgrounds in power generation, industrial, or military are also considered).
• 5+ years managing technical teams in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of MEP systems: power (UPS, generators, switchgear), cooling (chillers, HVAC, CRAC units), and electrical distribution.
• Experience writing and implementing SOPs, MOPs, and maintenance programs.
• Comfortable building processes from scratch in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across engineering, construction, and executive stakeholders.
• Familiarity with DCIM/CMMS tools and change management processes.

Nice to Have

• PMP, Six Sigma, or PE certification.
• Multi-site or hyperscale data center experience.
• Experience with commissioning new data center builds.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation.
• Career growth and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility and ownership.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects.
• International environment with talented teams.

What's It Like To Work At Nebius Fast-moving, bold thinking, constant growth, meaningful impact, trust, real ownership, and the chance to shape the future of AI.

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