Job DescriptionKlondike Digital Infrastructure: Klondike Digital Infrastructure is a power and digital infrastructure company founded by New Fortress Energy. We are leveraging NFE's expertise in constructing and operating power systems, building critical infrastructure, and developing commercial real estate to develop behind the fence data center sites around the world. By utilizing behind-the-meter, on-site power, we're addressing all of the major constraints of digital infrastructure development, providing grid stability, significant transmission capacity, power reliability, energy cost savings, and scalability. We are developing a geographically diverse portfolio of data center sites that will satisfy the requirements of hyperscale users. The Role: We are seeking a Head of Data Center Development to be based in the company's New York headquarters. We are entrepreneurial, fast- moving, and motivated by a desire to change the way that energy and electricity are delivered around the world. We are looking for a motivated, highly experienced individual with shared beliefs and passion to come and help drive the journey. As the Head of Data Center Development, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, design, construction, and maintenance of data center facilities. This role ensures the infrastructure is robust, efficient, and scalable to meet the growing needs of the business. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data center operations, project management, and a deep understanding of the latest technologies and industry best practices. ResponsibilitiesWhat you will do:Strategic Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive data center strategy that aligns with the company's goals and objectives.
- Identify and evaluate new data center locations and expansion opportunities.
Project Management:
- Lead the planning, design, and construction of new data center facilities.
- Manage all phases of data center development projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Operations Management:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of data center facilities, ensuring high availability, reliability, and efficiency.
- Implement and maintain best practices for data center operations, including cooling, power, and physical security.
- Monitor performance metrics and continuously improve operational processes.
Team Leadership:
- Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers, technicians, and support staff.
- Provide mentorship, training, and career development opportunities for team members.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and other external partners.
- Negotiate contracts and manage service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure optimal performance and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand and meet their data center needs.
Risk Management and Compliance:
- Ensure all data center operations comply with relevant regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
- Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential issues.
Technology and Innovation:
- Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in data center technologies.
- Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance data center performance and efficiency.
QualificationsWhat you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in data center operations and management.
- Proven track record of successfully leading large-scale data center development projects.
- Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power, cooling, networking, and security systems.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Experience with budget management and financial planning.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., Uptime Institute, ISO, ANSI/TIA).
About Us New Fortress Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, was founded in 2014 with the belief that access to affordable, reliable, cleaner energy is not a privilege, but a human right. Universal access to energy can impact major world issues from education to poverty reduction to gender equality. Creating that access - in an environmentally responsible way - is our fundamental mission. Our story began with a transformation. Seeking to convert a freight rail to run on cleaner, more efficient fuel, our founder created New Fortress Energy and built Florida's first liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility. Soon after, New Fortress Energy made a significant investment to deliver Jamaica's first liquefied natural gas (LNG). Since then, we have embarked on an international expansion, driven by our vision of a world in which electricity is no longer a luxury. We help customers replace oil-based fuels with liquefied natural gas (LNG), providing turnkey, customized energy solutions to customers of all sizes around the world - and we do it quickly and efficiently. Our world-class expertise in power, infrastructure, transportation, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) allows us to manage the entire process from end-to-end: building and operating liquefaction facilities, onshore and offshore regasification terminals, pipelines, power plants, and small-scale solutions. About the Team We envision a world in which everyone, everywhere has access to affordable, 100% clean energy. Protecting our environment and expanding energy access shouldn't be conflicting goals. Our mission is to transform NFE into one of the world's leading providers of carbon-free power by replacing fossil fuels with affordable zero net-carbon hydrogen.