Data Center Operations Site Director (RELOCATION BONUS)

About the role

The Site Director is a department head who either leads a group of managers in a particular area of the organization or leads specific initiatives, driving strategic achievement for the entire organization. This role requires a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Empower a culture of safety, security, compliance, and transparency in all aspects of data center activities.
• Lead and manage a team of high-performing managers and individual contributors at a data center site and their ongoing talent development.
• Evaluate and develop strategies for departmental/organization success.
• Ensure all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency.
• Manage and oversee data center site services, resources, and deployment across the data center for the client.
• Collaborate and coordinate with multiple internal business groups to ensure the successful delivery of service levels.
• Analyze production operations and initiate corrective actions to ensure operational stability.
• Initiate and establish quality standards for the Data Center teams and manage those initiatives through to completion.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions.
• Rapidly respond, investigate, and manage indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints.
• Have a complete working knowledge on creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR).
• Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work.
• Maintain and oversee the workload across all shifts and resources, ensuring a balanced approach to work activity, tasks, and the accomplishment of results and outcomes.
• Perform, or oversee and manage the periodic audits of maintenance MOPs, equipment SOPs, and Emergency Operator Procedures (EOPs) to ensure quality, accuracy, and conformance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Coordinate major activities among sites and track major outstanding issues to resolution.
• Develop operating standards, processes, and procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Review drawings and perform site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and facility operational characteristics.
• Manage relationships with customer, property management, and internal teams and external stakeholders, where applicable and required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with general 5 years experience within scope of department initiative oversight.
• A minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units.
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40lbs; ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment; ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks; basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly; good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors; clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses; ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables; ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility; ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow; capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills to effectively respond to sensitive and complex issues.
• The ability to create effective presentations and communicate with both internal and external customers.
• A demonstrated commitment to customer service for both coworkers and customers.
• Experience developing operating and maintenance standards and project tracking/management documents.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances in performing data, communications, and MEP projects.
• The skill to provide oversight to team members for guidance and coaching.
• Experience working well under pressure with a proactive approach.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to accept new ideas and procedures.
• Experience using Microsoft office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams to create presentations, reports, and communicate.
• Direct operations, technical and engineering personnel to ensure established processes and procedures are followed.
• Perform, or oversee and manage the periodic audits of maintenance MOPs, equipment SOPs, and Emergency Operator Procedures (EOPs) to ensure quality, accuracy, and conformance with company standards and industry best practice.
• Perform periodic audits of site Change Management activity, to ensure accuracy of information and quality of supporting documentation.
• Collect and report operating metrics for sites to track and monitor site performance and efficiency.
• Provide input for and drive the development of client improvement solutions to include accurate descriptions, savings potential, and cost estimates.

Benefits

This Site Director role offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, discounted Group Life & AD&D, discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, paid holidays, and parental leave. The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $200,000 per year.

Pay

$185,000 - $200,000 per year.

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Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.