5223 - Manager, Critical Facilities Operations

NTT Data, Inc.

$124K — $171K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.
  • 5-7 years of advanced experience in data center and critical facilities management.
  • Proven experience leading and motivating teams in critical facility operations.
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire, Life Safety codes, and compliance considerations.
  • Extensive experience with electrical systems including high voltage switchgear and UPS systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and water chemistry systems for data centers.
  • Coordinate contractor and consultant activities for maintenance and operations.
  • Ensure CFOps team meets operational goals and maintains budget efficiency.
  • Manage staff planning and oversee maintenance schedules for critical systems.
  • Collaborate with Construction management for commissioning and integration of new systems.
  • Conduct training for facility technicians on equipment and operations procedures.
  • Analyze operating conditions to enhance efficiency and recommend new technology.

Benefits

  • Paid time-off and flexible spending accounts.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Annual performance-dependent bonus structure.
Full Job Description
Your role at a glance
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What we are looking for
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Provides applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data centre.
Coordinates the activities of contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (UPS systems, generators, switchgear and chiller maintenance).
Ensures the CFOps team works effectively to achieve the CFOps goals.
Manages budget, staff planning, NPS feedback, operational efficiency, etc.
Directly interfaces with Construction management team, contractors and consultants for all phased data centre construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while maintaining critical systems online
Works with the Regional Director and Finance to develop and track annual budgets.
Works with the Regional Director to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predicative maintenance schedule for critical maintenance and system commissioning.
Ensures data centre operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, improving overall efficiency and driving cost reduction.
Conducts training with the Mechanical/Electrical Data Centre Technician and Facility Technicians on equipment, PM's, QA and CFOps procedures/processes.
Manages and maintains all training documentation.
Manages systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages.
Directly manages data floor and back of house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and database systems.
Participates in rotational on-call schedule to respond to emergency situations at the data centre.
Provides site leadership, implements training, and acts as both a coach and mentor to site personnel.
May require late night work approximately once every other week to meet critical maintenance windows and scheduling.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular, predictable attendance is essential for satisfactory performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Ability to be highly confidential
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to manage stress and/or fast pace effectively
Knowledge of current NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes
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)
Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Must be detail oriented, organized, flexible and ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Extensive hands-on experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including:
o12kV switchgear
o480/277 and 208/120 volt electrical generation and distribution systems
oDiesel powered AC generator plants up to 3MW
oStatic UPS systems
oMulti-string flooded cell and VRLA batteries and monitoring systems
oStatic switches
oPLC and relay logic controls
oPower monitoring systems
oData centre power distribution and management systems
Demonstrated technical ability and innovative thinking cross functionally, including integrated systems and IT
Strong background in mechanical, electrical systems design review, layout, installation, operations, including ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one lines
Ability to conduct power system capacity, safety and code compliance assessments
Ability to train the Critical Facilities Staff on systems and procedures
Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven, team environment
Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
Detailed oriented
Analytical thinking, problem solving, customer oriented, and commitment to quality
Excellent problem-solving skills
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or similar field required
Required Experience:
Advanced experience in data centre and/or critical facilities
Proven experience managing and motivating critical facilities operations and maintenance teams/function

Compensation Pay Range

This position requires work to be done onsite at a data center facility and may require use of a personal mobile device. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device.
NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $124,600 - $171,300.
All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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