Manager, Automation Delivery West, NA

Vantage Data Centers

2d • Remote

About The Position

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Automation Systems Group The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps manage these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. In addition to design and construction, we are also responsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations. Position Overview This role is remote, west coast based. Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, hands-on Manager of Automation Delivery to lead building automation efforts for new data center Building Automation Systems. The Automation Delivery Manager will manage a team of automation subject matter experts to design & deliver all aspects of our building automation systems across all North America Campuses. Work closely with construction management to establish priorities, resolve scheduling problems, and maintain standardized documentation Lead procurement efforts for all construction required items for new construction across North America Lead implementation support for company building automation systems & process data collection systems. Provide leadership to enhance organizational capability through training, mentorship and operational support, and drive a cross functional high-performance work team environment, including plant and regional operational technical resources, engineering, and IT. Lead and facilitate a collaborative environment to include internal resources and external vendors / consultants to deliver operational and project support to our datacenter operations teams Develop detailed project plans and execute projects on time, in scope and budget that support operations goals and improve operational capability. Essential Job Functions Leads Automation projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for IT/OT systems, including network implementation, PLC’s and field devices, and IT systems. Manage internal and external resources to deliver the highest quality, first class service to operations and other customers. Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues and deliver sustainable solutions while enhancing resource capability. Facilitate and support the numerous control systems within Operations, collaborating with Engineering, IT, Operations and Corporate management and vendor resources Provide leadership and management of staff in all the above areas to include all supervision, performance management, career development, and all other personnel related functions. Duties Collaborate with members of the Design Engineering and Construction team during projects, as well as members of the Reliability Engineering and Site Operations teams Review Project submittals and CAD drawings to support design of new construction projects Provide onsite support during commissioning of new builds Develops and executes implementation plans for the automation upgrades for new and existing facilities. Develops task prioritization and scheduling for allocating resources and construction timelines Develops and maintains standard communication and technical documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.) Additional duties as assigned by Management

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in managing and supporting controls and automation
• Proven success in Automation & Controls
• Experience leading a team of automation specialist to provide control system solutions
• Proficiency with MS Office, and MS SharePoint
• Travel required is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Responsibilities

• Leads Automation projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company
• Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for IT/OT systems, including network implementation, PLC’s and field devices, and IT systems.
• Manage internal and external resources to deliver the highest quality, first class service to operations and other customers.
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues and deliver sustainable solutions while enhancing resource capability.
• Facilitate and support the numerous control systems within Operations, collaborating with Engineering, IT, Operations and Corporate management and vendor resources
• Provide leadership and management of staff in all the above areas to include all supervision, performance management, career development, and all other personnel related functions.
• Collaborate with members of the Design Engineering and Construction team during projects, as well as members of the Reliability Engineering and Site Operations teams
• Review Project submittals and CAD drawings to support design of new construction projects
• Provide onsite support during commissioning of new builds
• Develops and executes implementation plans for the automation upgrades for new and existing facilities.
• Develops task prioritization and scheduling for allocating resources and construction timelines
• Develops and maintains standard communication and technical documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.)
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees