BS in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience considered
Over 10 years in critical monitoring/control systems
3+ years managing engineering or critical operations teams
Proficient in Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Familiarity with data center power distribution systems
US Citizenship required due to federal contracts
Responsibilities
Schedule resources for timely deployment according to QTS standards
Implement and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance (QA) protocols
Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for service deployment
Train DCIM Engineering team on current SOPs and job requirements
Monitor service deployment to minimize downtime and enhance efficiency
Analyze deployment data, prepare reports, and recommend improvements
Lead projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency or reducing costs
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Access to the latest technology and engineering practices
Engagement with a skilled team in a critical operational environment
Comprehensive training programs focused on BMS/EPMS applications
Involvement in strategic leadership initiatives for enterprise standards
Full Job Description
The Sr. Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) leads a team of engineers responsible for the management and administration of the Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). This role requires a strategic thinker with keen planning skills and the ability to lead through influence. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and mechanical systems and possess knowledge of large scale data centers (or similar environments) with a strong process-driven orientation.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
Schedules deployment resources to meet QTS-established schedules
Institutes and ensures adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures
Institutes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the deployment of services according to QTS's product catalog or industry best practices
Ensures that the DCIM Engineering team is trained on the most up-to-date versions of SOPs and job-specific requirements so that service enablement can be accomplished in an effective, timely, and cost-effective manner
Monitors and reviews the deployment of services, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for improving time to project completion
Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
Tracks, analyzes and improves key parameters such as time to deploy, resource utilization, deployment cost, etc.
Assists with the development of operational budgets and monitors actual expenses to ensure they fall within budgets
Performs administrative tasks such as approving proposals, expenditures, enforcing policies and performance management of DCIM Engineers
Champion the effort of change by training and supporting regional DCIM Engineers on BMS/EPMS applications
Provide strategic leadership for the DCIM platform to implement enterprise BMS/EPMS standards at the site level
Develop BMS/EPMS standards for system topology, graphics and functionality between multiple vendors and multiple sites
Lead/direct vendors via Scope of Work and Requests for Proposals/information documents.
Implement corporate policies, procedures, and standards to maximize the performance of systems, applications and networks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering degrees or equivalent professional experience
Ten or more years of progressive experience with critical monitoring/control systems and support for critical facilities
Three or more years of management/supervisory experience leading engineering or critical operations teams
Proficient knowledge and experience with BMS and building EPMS systems
Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experiencing working in a data center environment
Familiarity with Aveva WonderWare
Knowledge of BAS/BMS systems, ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls or others
Understanding of network implementation
Five or more years of experience with various Industrial Control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) such as Allen Bradley, Schneider Siemens, etc.
Experience performing commissioning, qualification & change control activities related to BMS including but not limited to HVAC, chiller plants, domestic and process water systems, building automation systems, etc.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include: Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User, Interface requirements, and Functional Specifications
Understanding of basic power calculations on single and 3-phase circuits, electrical diagrams, control diagrams
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and scope
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Self-starter and quick learner who understands and can adapt to existing software application and computing infrastructures
About QTS Realty Trust
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
