Supervisor, Critical Facilities Operations

NTT Global Data Centers•Garland, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and ensures the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and improvements to the physical infrastructure of the data center. Additionally, provides training, expertise and experience to the Data Center Technicians and the Facilities Technicians. Regular, predictable attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.

Requirements

Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation, commissioning and operations
Expert knowledge of low voltage systems, including fire, security and PLCs
Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes
Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
Experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
Strong supervisor skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Extensive hands-on experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including: 12kV switchgear 480/277 and 208/120 volt electrical generation and distribution systems Diesel powered AC generator plants up to 2MW Static UPS systems Multi-string flooded cell batteries and monitoring systems Static switches PLC and relay logic controls Power monitoring systems Data center power distribution and management systems VFD Drives Large Centrifugal Chillers Cooling Towers Water Treatment Systems HVAC equipment Computer Room AC Units (CRACs) Kyoto Cooling Units (where applicable) Operating Building Management and Industrial PLC Control Systems Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems Fuel/Oil systems, Fuel/Oil Day tanks and Fuel/Oil Storage Tanks
Knowledge of NFPA 25, sprinkler and dry-stand pipe systems, including Emergency Fire Pump where applicable
Chilled/Condenser Water Pump
Well/Vault or Sump Pumps
Domestic Water systems, including BackFlow Prevention devices
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to train the electrical and mechanical teams on the systems and the procedures
Ability to conduct power & fire system capacity, safety and code compliance assessments
Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven, team environment
Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
Ability to multi-task multiple projects
Detailed oriented
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent work experience normally obtained with 5-6 years’ related experience.
A minimum of 5 or more years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities, including Power or critical electrical power/mechanical environment (preference given to data center, hospital, semi- conductor or power plant experience).
Minimum of two or more years as a foreman, lead or senior level technician in a critical facility environment.
Certified Electrician preferred in state where assigned.
CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.
Forklift Certified.

Responsibilities

Supervises the Data Center Technicians and the Facilities Technicians.
Operates and maintains data center in such a condition as to assure the most optimal uptime to customers for facilities services (electrical, cooling, etc. measured by Five 9’s).
Tasks out the CFOps team in such a way that complies with all local, state, and federal requirements for fire, health and Life Safety.
Provides tasking for the daily operations and maintenance scheduling of non-critical and critical maintenance.
Ensures the CFOps team works effectively to achieve the CFOps goals, reviewing budget, staff planning, NPS, efficiency, etc.
Analyzes data center equipment to obtain maximum effectiveness and efficiency; safety, cost, equipment longevity, and reliability.
Conducts in-depth training with the Data Center Technicians on equipment, PM’s, QA and CFOps procedures/processes.
Manages and maintains all training documentation; provides documentation to HR.
Ensures data center operates at maximum efficiency, including: analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, maintaining customer SLA requirements, and improving overall efficiency while maintaining budget expectations.
Works with customers to provide successful installs that exceed expectations – delight the customer.
Supervises the safety and well-being of all CFOps team.
Responsible for shift assignments, timekeeping review & approval and PTO approval for all assigned Data Center Technicians and Facilities Technicians.
Writes and Reviews non-critical and critical Method of Procedures (MOP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Standard Method of Procedure (SMP) and provides input.
Supervises the execution of non-critical and critical Method of Procedures and ensures their thorough completion.
Performs other duties as assigned.