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As the Director of Controls, you will lead Crusoe’s Building Management and Electrical Power Management Systems (BMS/EPMS) program across our data center portfolio. This role will define the vision, architecture, and execution strategy for Crusoe’s controls systems—from design and standardization to implementation and optimization. You’ll ensure our facilities operate efficiently, reliably, and intelligently—creating the digital backbone that powers Crusoe’s AI-driven infrastructure.
Job Responsibility:
Lead Crusoe’s BMS/EPMS program, setting standards for design, integration, testing, and operations across all data centers
Develop and implement controls architecture roadmaps that enable high scalability, resilience, and visibility across Crusoe’s infrastructure
Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary controls engineering team responsible for developing, commissioning, and maintaining Crusoe’s automation systems
Oversee vendor and system integrator relationships, ensuring controls designs meet performance, reliability, and cybersecurity standards
Collaborate with Design, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure seamless integration of controls from concept through commissioning and turnover
Leverage Ignition, BACnet, Modbus, MQTT and OPC-UA frameworks to standardize data collection, visualization, and automation
Drive the development of dashboards, analytics, and fault detection capabilities to improve operational efficiency and proactive maintenance
Establish robust change management, testing, and validation processes for controls modifications and updates
Collaborate with Data Engineering and Operations to integrate controls data into Crusoe’s broader monitoring, predictive analytics, and AI optimization platforms
Requirements:
10+ years of experience designing and managing controls systems (BMS/EPMS, SCADA, or PLC-based) for mission-critical facilities
5+ years of people leadership experience in data center or industrial automation environments
Deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, communication protocols, networking and integration best practices
Proven experience deploying Ignition, Niagara, or similar platforms at scale
Experience with cybersecurity, network architecture, and data pipelines for OT systems
Strong program management, vendor coordination, and team leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Controls Engineering (PE, PMP, or CxA certifications a plus)
What we offer:
Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability