Operations Coordinator - Data Center Power Generation (on-site MI, NM, or WI)

>>This position will be full-time on-site at one of Oracle's data center sites

in Saline, MI; Doña County, NM; or Port Washington, WI. Relocation assistance

may be available in accordance with Oracle’s relocation policies.<<

The Operations Coordinator - Data Center Power Generation is responsible for

coordinating the real-time operational readiness of - power generation assets to

ensure reliable support of data center electrical demand. This position develops

and maintains short-term load forecasts, coordinates generation planning and

dispatch activities, manages fuel nomination requirements, and partners with

generation service providers to ensure generation capacity is available when

required.

The role serves as the operational focal point between Data Center Operations,

Generation Operations, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, and external

service providers to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of onsite

generation assets. The Real-Time Operations Coordinator executes Conduct of

Operations principles by driving operational discipline, communication,

planning, and procedural compliance across all stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director of Turbine Operations, this position plays a critical

role in maintaining generation readiness and supporting uninterrupted data

center operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

Operations & Generation Coordination

* Serve as the primary Real-Time Operations Coordinator for assigned data

center generation assets.

* Coordinate daily operational activities to ensure generation resources are

available to meet forecasted electrical demand.

* Monitor system operating conditions and coordinate generation dispatch

activities with internal stakeholders and generation service providers.

* Support real-time operational decision-making to maintain generation

reliability and system readiness.

* Coordinate operational responses during changing load conditions and

generation events.

Load Forecasting & Generation Planning

* Develop and maintain rolling 14-day electrical load forecasts for assigned

sites.

* Analyze historical trends, operational activities, weather impacts, and

business forecasts to improve forecast accuracy.

* Coordinate forecast updates with Operations, Engineering, Capacity Planning,

and other stakeholders.

* Validate day-ahead forecasts and perform real-time adjustments as operating

conditions change.

* Reconcile forecast performance and continuously improve forecasting

methodologies.

Fuel Planning & Gas Nominations

* Develop daily and forward natural gas nomination requirements based on

forecasted generation demand.

* Coordinate gas nominations with fuel suppliers and generation service

providers.

* Monitor fuel availability and coordinate adjustments to support changing

operational conditions.

* Perform day-ahead and real-time true-up activities to optimize fuel

utilization and generation readiness.

Generation Provider Coordination

* Partner with generation operations providers to ensure generation assets are

maintained in an operationally ready state.

* Coordinate planned outages, maintenance activities, and operational

constraints.

* Ensure generation dispatch aligns with operational requirements and

forecasted demand.

* Facilitate daily operational communications with service providers.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

* Coordinate with generation providers to monitor air permit operating limits

and emissions thresholds.

* Track permit utilization and ensure dispatch strategies remain within

regulatory requirements.

* Support environmental reporting and operational documentation related to

generation activities.

* Escalate potential compliance concerns to Operations and Environmental

leadership.

Conduct of Operations

* Execute Conduct of Operations standards across all operational activities.

* Coordinate operational communications among Operations, Engineering,

Maintenance, Environmental, Fuel Suppliers, and Generation Providers.

* Ensure operational procedures, shift turnovers, and decision-making processes

follow established standards.

* Promote operational discipline, procedural compliance, and continuous

improvement.

* Participate in operational reviews, readiness assessments, and incident

investigations.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

* Monitor generation performance, forecast accuracy, dispatch effectiveness,

and fuel utilization.

* Develop operational reports and performance metrics for leadership.

* Identify trends and recommend process improvements to enhance operational

reliability and efficiency.

* Support emergency operations and after-hours coordination as required.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Operations Management,

or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.

* 6+ years of experience in power generation, utility operations, energy

operations, data center infrastructure, or industrial operations.

* Experience with electrical load forecasting and generation planning.

* Experience coordinating complex operational activities across multiple

stakeholders.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with natural gas scheduling or fuel nominations.

* Knowledge of turbine generation operations.

* Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure or hyperscale data

centers.

* Familiarity with environmental permitting and air emissions compliance.

* Experience with Conduct of Operations principles.

* Knowledge of SCADA, EMS, or generation management systems.

* Understanding of utility operations, dispatch coordination, and power system

reliability.

Core Competencies

* Real-Time Operations Coordination

* Load Forecasting & Demand Planning

* Generation Dispatch Coordination

* Fuel & Gas Nomination Management

* Operational Readiness

* Environmental Compliance Coordination

* Conduct of Operations

* Cross-Functional Leadership

* Critical Decision Making

* Risk Assessment

* Operational Excellence

* Continuous Improvement

Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure? 

* Global impact at scale: Contribute directly to how mission-critical OCI

infrastructure operates across regions and continents, helping protect

service availability and customer trust. 

* Technically rigorous environment: Work alongside experienced engineers,

operations professionals, and reliability teams in a rapidly scaling

hyperscale cloud infrastructure where disciplined execution and technical

depth matter. 

* Culture built on operational excellence: Join an organization that values

safety, process rigor, clear accountability, and continuous improvement as

foundational to protecting uptime. 

* Long-term career development: Benefit from internal mobility, role-based

technical training, and development opportunities designed for professionals

building long-term careers in cloud infrastructure and operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to

comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health

mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the

stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $126,200 to $264,100 per annum. May be eligible

for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for

variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as

well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as

well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees

assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is

provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees

working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days

annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for

subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees

working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours

per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes

each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap

of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days

from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC5

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