Essential Infrastructure Manager

Digital Realty•Ashburn, VA

6d•$150,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Essential Infrastructure Manager is a part of the Data Center Operations Team. The Essential 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

5 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 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

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a two-year Technical Degree

Responsibilities

Possess a comprehensive knowledge of large scale Data Centers, including mechanical and fire protection infrastructures
Possess a thorough understanding of building automation systems that assist in the operation and control of the mechanical plant infrastructure
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 a method that ensures uninterrupted integrity of the critical loads supported by these systems
Developing operating and maintenance strategies to ensure continuous availability of all critical systems
Developing and updating preventative and predictive maintenance programs for essential equipment
Coordinating and inspecting services performed by outsourced vendors
Managing costs and budgets associated with the Essential Infrastructure Department and associated operations
Maintaining an environment where diligence to policies and proven policies processes are quintessential
Ensuring best practices and standards are adopted and enforced
Identifying and pursuing opportunities for innovation
Establishing and cultivating relationships with key contacts internally and externally