Facility Manager

NEXTDC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gifted share options

NEXTDC days

Volunteer days

Professional development

Wellbeing and mental health programs

Job summary

NEXTDC is seeking a Facility Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Sydney S4 data centre. You will manage facility staff and contractors, oversee maintenance, and ensure high-quality delivery of NEXTDC and contracting services to customers.

Prospective candidates should have extensive data centre knowledge, including electrical and mechanical configurations, high-density power, cooling, cabling, and building services. 24/7 operations experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of data centres including electrical and mechanical configurations, rack management, design and installation.
• Understanding of high-density data centre power and cooling technologies.
• Experience with telecommunications and connectivity.
• Knowledge of cabling, cable management and quality inspection/assurance.
• Knowledge of building services (HV/LV, UPS, generators, security, HVAC, EMS, BMS).
• Knowledge of codes and regulations.
• Experience leading facilities staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations at NEXTDC’s Sydney S4 facility.
• Oversee facility staff and contractors and ensure quality delivery of NEXTDC and contracting services.
• Coordinate maintenance and service delivery to customers with a focus on uptime and reliability.
• Apply knowledge of data centre design, power, cooling and connectivity to optimize operations.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with safety and building regulations.

Skills

Data centre operations

Electrical & mechanical configurations

Rack management

Power & cooling technologies

Contractor management

Leadership

Customer-focused attitude

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

ServiceNow

Building management systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ServiceNow

Building Management Systems

Job description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local and international customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100 listed technology company, only 16 years young and operating 18 data centres across 8 major cities in Australia and Malaysia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer centric data centre services company.

Job Description

Effective management of day-to-day operations at NEXTDC’s S4 facility, including the management of facility contractors, overseeing maintenance, supporting customers and ensuing quality delivery of NEXTDC and contracting services.

As our Facility Manager you’ll be responsible for the effective management of day-to-day operations at NEXTDC’s Sydney S4 facility. This will include managing facility staff and contractors, overseeing maintenance and ensuring quality delivery of both NEXTDC and contracting services to our customers.

To be successful in this role, you will have extensive knowledge of data centres including electrical and mechanical configurations, rack management, telecommunication connectivity, design and installation, with a good understanding of high-density data centre power, cooling approaches and technologies.

Should you have similar experience from a 24/7 critical facility, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of all aspects of data centres including electrical and mechanical configurations, rack management, design and installation
• Understanding of high-density data centre power, cooling approaches and technologies
• Experience with telecommunications and connectivity
• Knowledge of cabling & cable management and quality inspection / assurance
• Sound knowledge of building services (Structural, DRUPS/UPS, HV/LV switchgear, Electrical Design, Generators, Security Systems, HVAC, Fire, Security, EMS, BMS)
• Knowledge of various codes and applicable regulations
• Management and leadership of facilities staff
• A customer first attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Service Now, and other computer-based building service systems and platforms.
• Exceptional planning, organising and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and effective interpersonal skills

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our journey now and be an integral part of our ongoing success.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC
• Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
• Awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.