Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses.  Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure.  Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scales and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+.  This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. Position Overview: The Director – Generation Operations serves as Fleet’s operational leader for behind-the-meter on-site power generation solutions , including a combination of leased engines operated by third-party vendors and Fleet-operated generation assets , and other combinations and types of BTM solutions. This leader is accountable for safe, compliant, and reliable operations across the fleet—ensuring maintenance excellence, vendor performance, operational readiness, and integration with critical facilities operations. This role is central to Fleet’s ability to deliver predictable outcomes for customer power availability, site resiliency, and operational scalability. The Director will build the operating model, define performance standards, stand up governance, and (where appropriate) hire and develop internal teams to support execution. Key Responsibilities: This leader will build and run the programs that ensure we: Safety, security, and availability are the most important things we do. Help Fleet deliver near-perfect execution on these dimensions by building a generation operations program that is measurable, enforceable, and continuously improving. Fleet-wide generation operations ownership (portfolio/program leadership) Own the operating and maintenance for behind-the-meter generation across Fleet campuses (multi-site portfolio management, standards, and governance). Define operational requirements for reliability (availability targets, start/transfer performance expectations, Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in power generation operations, O&M, or reliability engineering (reciprocating engines and/or gas turbines preferred), including multi-site fleet oversight or a portfolio role. 5+ years of people leadership experience, including building programs, managing vendors, and setting measurable performance standards. Strong knowledge of maintenance programs and reliability practices (PM optimization, failure analysis, parts strategy, vendor performance governance). Working familiarity with mission-critical environments (data centers, hospitals, industrial plants) and operating discipline (MOP/SOP/EOP, change control, incident management). Comfort working cross-functionally with site operations, engineering, commissioning, procurement, legal, finance, and EHS. Experience with compliance-heavy operations (safety programs; environmental/emissions compliance exposure is a plus). Willingness and ability to travel to Fleet sites/vendors as needed. Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating generation assets into data center electrical ecosystems (paralleling switchgear, protection, controls, monitoring/alarming). Relevant certifications (OSHA 30, NFPA 70E training, PMP, CMRP) are a plus. Required Traits and Skills: Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust, ensure fairness, and foster long-term, transparent relationships with suppliers. Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties, while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams. Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions, cultural nuances, and motivations of others, while effectively managing one's own emotions during high-pressure negotiations. Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals, while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties. Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges. Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions, assess cost structures, and identify potential risks, ensuring informed and strategic outcomes. Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position, build consensus, and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships. Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety, security, availability, and scale. Relationship Management: Cultivate trust, collaboration, and long-term partnerships, while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking, industry insights, and alternative sourcing options. Location and Travel: · Work location is flexible to Seattle, WA, Denver, CO, or Alexandria, VA. · Regular travel, as needed, to Fleet offices as well as to on-site visits(Up to 50%). Expected Salary Range : $180,000 - $225,000 Salary + Bonus Fleet Data Centers Employment Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.