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

Oracle
Saline, MI
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in power generation and coordinating complex operational activities.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 6+ years in power generation or industrial operations and a background in load forecasting
    — “6+ years of experience in power generation, utility operations, energy operations, data center infrastructure, or industrial operations”
  • Individuals who have coordinated multi-stakeholder operations in mission-critical environments
    — “Experience coordinating complex operational activities across multiple stakeholders”
  • Professionals with a technical background in energy management or engineering and a focus on environmental compliance
    — “Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Operations Management, or related technical discipline”

Things to consider

  • This role is on-site and may require relocation to one of three specific U.S. locations
    — “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.”
  • Candidates must be prepared for real-time coordination and after-hours support
    — “Support emergency operations and after-hours coordination as required.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with real-time operational coordination and cross-functional leadership
    — “Serve as the primary Real-Time Operations Coordinator for assigned data center generation assets.”
  • Emphasize your track record in developing and improving load forecasting techniques
    — “Develop and maintain rolling 14-day electrical load forecasts for assigned sites.”
  • Showcase your ability to manage fuel nominations and optimize generation readiness
    — “Develop daily and forward natural gas nomination requirements based on forecasted generation demand.”
  • Demonstrate your knowledge of environmental compliance and air emissions thresholds
    — “Coordinate with generation providers to monitor air permit operating limits and emissions thresholds.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to execute Conduct of Operations standards and promote procedural compliance
    — “Execute Conduct of Operations standards across all operational activities.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • generation readiness
  • uninterrupted data center operations
  • generation reliability
  • system readiness
  • generation capacity
Typical background
data center operationsgeneration operationsengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Power Generation CoordinationLoad ForecastingGeneration PlanningFuel PlanningGeneration Provider CoordinationEnvironmental ComplianceOperational DisciplineCommunicationPlanningProcedural Compliance

Preferred

Generation ReadinessData Center OperationsGeneration DispatchOperational ResponsesForecast AccuracyFuel UtilizationGeneration Capacity

Stack & domain

Power GenerationLoad ForecastingFuel PlanningGeneration Provider CoordinationEnvironmental ComplianceCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkData Center

About the role

Original posting from Oracle

>>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.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

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 CoordinationLoad Forecasting & Demand PlanningGeneration Dispatch CoordinationFuel & Gas Nomination ManagementOperational ReadinessEnvironmental Compliance CoordinationConduct of OperationsCross-Functional LeadershipCritical Decision MakingRisk AssessmentOperational ExcellenceContinuous 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. 

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

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $83,000 to $166,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

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:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
  • Short term disability and long term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
  • 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.
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 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.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial planning and group legal
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

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