The opportunity
OpenAI, in close collaboration with our capital partners, is embarking on a journey to build the world’s most advanced AI infrastructure ecosystem. This team is central to this mission, setting the core infra strategy and implementing this vision.
What you'll do
Oversee building and MEP design, operation, and maintenance, including: reviewing building and MEP drawings and proposals across all project phases.
Lead operational activities for large-scale data center campuses, from early: design phases through delivery and daily operation.
Operate and maintain critical data center facilities and equipment, ensuring reliability and performance.
Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical: equipment, such as generators, UPS, chillers, and CDUs.
Provide technical expertise on all aspects of data center building,: equipment, and operational systems, ensuring alignment with best practices.
Ensure seamless integration of power, cooling, networking, and construction: systems into overall data center design and operation.
What they're looking for
- Contribute to developing data center operational workflows from design: requirements through commissioning, pilot testing, and deployment readiness.
- Contribute to data center operations projects (hardware and software: readiness) from planning through deployment.
- Provide technical direction to teams and vendors, ensuring alignment with: industry best practices and standards.
- Select and manage external contractors and consultants and foster strong vendor relationships.