Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center

About the role

The Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center is responsible for leading the daily operations and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a 24x7 data center environment. This role oversees a team of technical staff and vendors, ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all building systems.

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 backup and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
• Oversee all maintenance schedules and providers.
• Provide on-call support (24x7).
• Aid 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.
• Completes daily inspections. Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance.
• Manage maintenance team to 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 Corporate Engineering group.
• Development and implementation of 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 company safety policies. Administrative policies/procedures Scope of Work standards Spare parts management Reporting development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience.
• Techically proficient in planning and scheduling and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings, and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
• Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Electrical/HVAC certification preferred.
• 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

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan. In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.