Summary
This position is responsible for managing the electrical and mechanical systems for a growing, multi-tenant data center and international cable landing station. As the Data Center Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for day-to-day requirements, regular preventative maintenance, vendor management and all aspects of the on-site critical systems. You will be responsible for reporting, PUE management, and assuring all safety and industry standards are followed.
Responsibilities
- Operate and manage critical electrical systems including utility power, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, PDU systems, power feed equipment, and power busways
- Operate and manage critical mechanical systems including computer room air conditioners, chillers, cooling towers, fire detection/suppression, etc.
- Oversight of vendors to ensure that all work is performed according to best practice and established procedures
- Establish and oversee preventative maintenance MOPs, schedules, vendor relationships, etc.
- Work for the Data Center Site Manager to facilitate customer tours, installs, etc. to assure the highest customer satisfaction
- Maintain a constant state of readiness for electrical and mechanical systems
- Heavy focus on safety protocols and adherence to established safety protocols established by the primary Safety Officer
- Compliance to all required reporting to the site Data Center Manager
Qualifications
- Experience with critical electrical systems in a data center environment including: UPS systems, Generator systems, Electrical switch gear, Power distribution, etc.
- Experience with critical mechanical and HVAC systems in a data center environment
- Experience with fire suppression systems
- Experience with monitoring of critical electrical and mechanical systems
- CT management and replacements
- Setting thresholds and alarm notification settings
- Working knowledge of monitoring technologies and methodologies (EPMS, BMS, SCADA, DCIM)
- Experience writing processes, MOP, SOP and RCA documentation
- Experience with preventative maintenance for electrical and mechanical systems
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience managing budgets
- Experience with site safety programs and initiatives
Preferred Skills/Certifications
- Certified Electrician or Certified Industrial HVAC technician
- HVAC experience
- NFPA 70E trained
- Accredited Operations Specialist certification from Uptime Institute or similar data center certification
- Safety certifications