Blockchain Jobs at Foundry

DESCRIPTION:The Lead Technician is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and passionate individual to join the team at Foundry, a subsidiary of the blockchain industry’s most prolific and active investor, Digital Currency Group. Reporting to the Site Manager, the Lead Technician will assist in overseeing our mining operations in Minden, NE.

The Lead Technician is responsible for implementing standards with a talented team of technicians. They set the pace for operating productive and efficient mining facilities. In addition, the Lead Technician is responsible for exemplifying a culture of professionalism, operational excellence, and creating an environment where people love to work and build a career.

The ideal candidate for this role should possess good communication skills, excellent organizational skills, broad knowledge of ASIC mining skills, and project management experience. The Lead Technician must understand the technical aspects of cryptocurrency mining, support day-to-day business operations, ensure efficient operation of facilities, and mitigate risk.

This is a rare invitation to join a small, highly professional entrepreneurial group, with the backing of the most established player in the fast-growing crypto space.

This position is open to candidates who desire to work at our physical work location in Minden, NE.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Site Manager in all aspects of the cryptocurrency mining site, supporting the site mining operations team, a 24x7 operation, to achieve operational excellence and SLA compliance.
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex, technical issues.
• Assist the Site Manager with onboarding, developing, and managing a talented Site Operations team.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Provide coaching and feedback to all team members to help them achieve their professional responsibilities and goals.
• Assist with asset lifecycle management from arrival to Data Center to RMA retirement.
• Assist the Site Manager with operations to achieve deliverables within operational budget.
• Oversee safety training to continuously educate and evolve the team, ensuring employees follow safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure goals are met for the performance and evolution of the Data Center.
• Develop and maintain SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operation Procedures).
• Assist with making informed decisions to optimize resource allocation and meet operational goals.
• Assist with product automation integration and support of Product Development Team.
• Maintain and enforce performance metrics in all facets of the Data Center.
• Ensure timely and accurate repairs of equipment.

Minimum Qualifications; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with key stakeholders and team members.
• Strong proficiency in diagnosing and resolving hardware issues.
• Good understanding of Network, Electrical, Mechanical, and building systems.
• Proficient with Web-Based Programs and O365.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to change.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory and safety requirements.
• Strong work ethic that sets a positive example for the team.
• Proven experience in optimizing cryptocurrency mining operations, preferable in a large-scale facility.
• Strong knowledge of various crypto mining hardware, mining software and related technologies
• Understanding of data analysis and its application to optimize mining operations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, reach, climb, stoop, and lift (up to 75 pounds).