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Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Onsite
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
Reliability Engineering Department
The Reliability Engineering Team is responsible for the overall operating health of critical systems across Vantage global facilities. For each of the major systems Electrical, Mechanical, and Controls, the Reliability Engineering team is responsible for ensuring success in the commissioning stages of new construction, evaluating and improving the reliability and performance of existing critical infrastructure, sustaining equipment operational availability through maintenance program design, providing ongoing technical support to the Site Operations Teams, as well as providing systems reliability and maintainability feedback to the Design Engineering teams for future design considerations.
Position Overview
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pheonix, AZ
The Site Deployment Project Manager, Critical Facilities is responsible for facilitating smooth transitions of new data centers to Site Operations teams and ensuring Operational Readiness at Site Turnover from Construction. Requirements for this position include an understanding of data center facility operations, data center operating standard processes, and understanding of site critical systems. This position is highly multi-functional and interfaces peer teams in Engineering, Construction, Business Operations, Site Operations, requiring engagement at multiple levels of management throughout the company. This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and team partnership.
Essential Job Functions
Act as a key point of contact coordinating Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Business Operations, and Site Operations teams to seamlessly transition new data centers to Site Operations.
Assist with the recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and training of new Operations teams at greenfield sites, chipping in to the effective operational launch of these locations.
Ensure complete program level Operations protocols, procedures, and standards are in place for newly built facilities to achieve Operational Readiness.
Ensure quality of Commissioning and Facility Acceptance necessary to deliver a technically sound facility to Site Operations.
Duties
Maintain communication and collaborate with business partners and internal team members during all phases of a new data center build.
Lead all aspects of schedules and facilitate cross team engagement keeping pace with Construction delivery dates.
Ensure accurate, on-time completion of Ops Site Deployment quality control checklists and Site Start-Up processes.
Compile Procedures (MOP, SOP, EOP Templates) for Site Start Up across all Sites in deployment and adapt MOP, SOP, EOP templates to Site Specifics.
Ensure the readiness of Operations Support spaces including Tool shop, Critical Spares storage spaces.
Ensure the site is safe to operate with Safety Protocols, Safety Equipment, a Signage in place.
Ensure Billing System Readiness and multi-functional contributions are fully coordinated.
Ensure Asset Management Systems are in place and Site Equipment is fully accounted for including Warranty and Spare Parts information.
Ensure CMMS is fully populated with equipment data and maintenance scheduling plans.
Ensure the Site Security Systems are fully deployed at Site Turnover.
Ensure Site Operators are fully trained and ready to operate and maintain critical systems.
Ensure Permits, Licenses, Agreements are in place to facilitate Operations.
Ensure 3rd party maintenance suppliers and contract agreements are set-up prior to Site Turnover.
Support site mobilization including procuring spares, tools, and consumables. Evaluate site operating demands and provide operator staffing recommendations and support hiring and onboarding of Site Operations teams.
Conduct reviews of turnover documentations such as O&M’s, as built & record drawings, permits, certificates, and warranty documents.
Perform site walks and site turnover walks to ensure Operational Readiness requirements are met.
Share lessons learned that have been collected for consideration/mitigation in future builds.
Coordinate and facilitate the formal transfer of site responsibility from Construction to Operations.
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements
2+ years of experience in a technical role in Critical Facilities Operations or Maintenance Operations with exposure to mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
Or 2+ Years of experience in industrial Construction or Commissioning in a technical capacity.
Or 2+ years of Project Management experience running multi-functional or cross-team projects.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to define these areas for other teams and team members.
Ability to create teams from various departments and work in a high-level communication environment while promoting a team mentality.
Ability to initiate, drive and deliver projects, and communicate plans and findings to internal customers and partners.
Ability to travel up to 40% of total work time.
Ability to travel internationally in North America.
Ability to commute into Vantage campus/building location weekly for on-site work.
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.
Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.