Critical Facilities Manager - Burn In Lab

About the role

Ascent, LLC is seeking a talented Critical Facilities Manager for the operation of a data center facility. This on-site position in Irving, TX involves providing field coordination supervision and project management support, while managing a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a data center
• Effectively manage a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff
• Management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center
• Management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues)
• Report discrepancies and trends to the operations team and clients
• Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems
• Oversee all maintenance schedules and providers
• Provide on-call support (24x7)
• Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment
• Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services
• Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions
• Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary
• Complete daily inspections and maintenance
• Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance
• Self-perform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to: filter changes, generator operating tests, UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
• Provide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the data center: current needs, long-term objectives and strategic planning
• Primary focus shall be on uptime (99.9999%) and cost saving opportunities
• Supported by Ascent Corporate Engineering group
• Development and implementation of Ascent's Change Control Program
• Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) development
• Administrator for onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
• Vendor onboarding and familiarization
• Safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies
• Administrative policies/procedures
• Scope of Work standards
• Spare parts management
• Reporting development
• Life Cycle Replacement Strategy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
• BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field or other related field preferred
• Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems, building controls, fire systems, and security systems
• Knowledge of building automation systems
• Possess Electrical/HVAC certifications (preferred)
• Technically proficient in planning and scheduling, with excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress to achieve scheduled goals
• People skills, good judgment, and flexibility
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively contend with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project
• Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Casual work environment