Critical Infrastructure Manager

Digital Realty•Ashburn, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Infrastructure Manager is a part of the Data Center Operations Team. The Critical Infrastructure Manager shall provide leadership and management for day-to-day operations of a large scale Data Center mechanical plant, while ensuring the highest levels of reliability and availability are maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Five years of facility management or facility engineering in a high reliability Data Center environment
Expertise in Microsoft Office suite applications, preferably Microsoft Project, Visio or AutoCad
Advanced written communication skills and technical writing skills
Complex problem solving using analysis, technical and organizational expertise in order to develop creative innovative solutions
Must be able to create consensus around new ideas and initiatives
Identify industry trends and articulate implications that will have an impact on the Data Center operation
Actively solicits feedback to ensure all activities and deliverables meet expectations
Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency
Strong written and verbal command of the English language
Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product
Ability and willingness to respond to emails after hours in the event of an emergency

Nice To Haves

Possess a solid background in Data Center electrical system operating experience
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of large scale Data Centers, including state-of-the-art electrical distribution systems, static and rotary UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression and security infrastructures
Possess a thorough understanding of building monitoring systems that assist in the operation and management of the electrical distribution infrastructure
Extended hours may be significant at times

Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate and participate in all significant planned and emergency maintenance for the facility
Ensure all maintenance for the facility is executed in a controlled and proven method that ensures uninterrupted integrity of the critical loads supported by these systems
Develop operating and maintenance strategies to ensure continuous availability of all critical systems
Develop and update preventative and predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment
Ensure that work and services performed by outsourced vendors is coordinated and inspected
Manage costs and annual budgets associated with the Critical Infrastructure Department and associated operations
Maintain an environment where diligence to policies and proven policies processes are quintessential
Ensure best practices and standards are adopted and enforced
Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation
Establish and cultivate relationships with key contacts internally and externally