At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq's LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Site Manager (Kamloops, British Columbia)

Mission:

To collaborate closely with the VP - Data Center Operations to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

Develop, maintain, support, and follow GROQ health and safety practices
Support and follow Management of Change (MOC) process from a maintenance execution perspective.
Manage third party trades and contractor performing site activities.
Lead and manage commissioning activities of our rack deployments.
Identify, manage, and in some cases perform maintenance on GROQ’s hardware systems, including mechanical and electrical systems.

Electrical systems up to 480VAC down to 48VDC as well as maintaining a building automation control system and networking.
Mechanical systems involving piping, dry coolers, valves, and Instrumentation.

Lead and managing a team of onsite technicians - this includes staffing decisions, hiring activities, retention and team development.
Proactively prepare the Data Center for a variety of situations - role model problem-solving and leadership each day.
Understand and communicate Groq business priorities, shape the Data Center activities to align to the larger mission supporting those goals.
Support development of Safe Operating Procedures (SOP) for maintenance.
Carry out a preventative maintenance program and support the future development of an AI/ML enabled predictive maintenance program.
Support GROQ's Research and Development lab(s) and engineering projects.
Report and escalate to management as needed.
Travel globally to support GROQ site activities.

Qualifications for this role:

At minimum:

Experience in managing data center operations
Managing a P/L
Oversight of site availability
5-10 years’ experience in any of the following:

Building Maintenance
Industrial Maintenance
Data Center Operations

Ability to work in Houston and travel to remote sites as needed
Excellent communicator
Well organized
Experience with Management of Change processes
Experience with Google Docs and Office 365 suite of programs
Strong project management skills with large projects
A person that thrives and succeeds in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly
Experience with preventative maintenance programs
Management experience, especially in a technical environment with a hourly workforce
A person that thrives and succeeds in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly
Experience with preventative maintenance programs

Attributes of a Groqstar:

Problem solver. Leans into problem solving and issue identification
Takes ownership
Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative and Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room together
Growth Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious and Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, grit, and boldness - no limit thinking; fueling informed risk taking

Attributes of a Groqstar:

Problem solver. Leans into problem solving and issue identification
Takes ownership
Humility - Egos are checked at the door
Collaborative and Team Savvy - We make up the smartest person in the room together
Growth Mindset - Learn it all versus know it all, we share knowledge generously
Curious and Innovative - Take a creative approach to projects, problems, and design
Passion, grit, and boldness - no limit thinking; fueling informed risk taking

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $88,00 CAD to $167,300 CAD, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

Groq is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We also take affirmative action to offer employment opportunities to minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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Site Manager at Groq