Data center Engineering Operations Manager, Infraops
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Job description
- Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
- Has primary responsibility for availability zone of Data Centers (2-4 locations)
- Participates in strategic planning projects.
- Conducts financial analysis and contributes to financial decisions.
- Typically manages 5 or more direct reports.
- Negotiates and rolls out contracts and space.
- May oversee the build out of Facility-specific infrastructure in existing locations.
- Participates in recruiting efforts. Continually raises the bar.
- Is active in the training and/or development of others.
- Executes vision and goals for the team or department.
- Will conduct Project Management for multiple sites
- May participate in training of staff.
- Draws from a deep group or department level understanding to make business decisions.
- Uses business knowledge to set priorities and develop project plans.
- Has a deep understanding of best practices in their area of expertise and ensures their application.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Able to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.
- Creates work plans and monitors accomplishments.
- Will contribute to the development of the project plan for the business group.
- Effectively sets priorities to meet goals on budget and on time.
- Demonstrates strong people/program management skills.
- Is resourceful, maintains effective pace and gets things done.
- May manage individuals and/or other managers in remote locations.
- Insists on the highest standards from self and others. Drives accountability for results.
- Keeps others informed of information that contributes to the performance of the team, department or company.
- Engenders trust and respect in all working relationships.
- Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
- Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
- Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
- May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
- May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
- Responsible for asset and inventory management.
- Assist in recruiting efforts.
- Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.
Requirements
- 2+ years of people management and team development experience
- 5+ years of engineering work managing large-scale services experience
- Experience in people management and team development
- Experience in engineering work, managing large-scale services
- Experience maintaining SLAs through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting, * 3+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
- 5+ years of work in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC units
- Experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
- Experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
Benefits & conditions
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