Data Center Facility Manager

MERLIN Edged Data Centers; Vitoria; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible, autonomous work environment

Growth and travel opportunities

Impact on people and planet

Descripción de la vacante

MERLIN Edged is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to join our team and drive the lifecycle of site projects, services, and reports. You will work with the Regional Service Manager and Site Managers to ensure high-availability operations across facilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance, cleaning, security, vendor management, and emergency response. Leadership experience in engineering/operations is essential, with a focus on data center environments and cost-effective

Formación

• Problem-solving aptitude and lean operational methodologies to distill data and drive impact.
• Experience mentoring and leading project management professionals is desired but not required.
• Background in a technical field or commensurate experience.
• 4 years of leadership experience in engineering/operations.
• Experience in large-scale planning and coordination with multiple concurrent projects.
• Understanding of enterprise infrastructure and critical environment concepts.
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting.
• Project or program management experience and certifications (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PMI, Agile).

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and ensure regular maintenance of data center infrastructure (HVAC, electrical, backups).
• Coordinate with technicians and vendors for preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Supervise cleaning and environmental control to meet hygiene and temperature specs.
• Develop and implement security procedures; ensure 24/7 monitoring and access control.
• Liaise with vendors; negotiate contracts and monitor service levels.
• Develop emergency protocols and lead response efforts.
• Maintain compliance with standards and regulatory reports; provide management updates.
• Manage budgets for maintenance, cleaning, and security operations.
• Supervise staff; provide safety and operations training.
• Develop and deliver training schedules for clients.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Communication skills

International environment experience

Problem-solving

Cost focus

Project management

Lean/Six Sigma/PMI/Agile

Educación

Bachelor/technical background

Engineering/operations experience

Herramientas

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Kaizen

Descripción del empleo

MERLIN Edged has an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about sustainability and eager to be part of an innovative company that’s on a journey to transform the world’s data center infrastructure. We are seeking for a Data Center Facility Manager to join our team, working directly with our Regional Service Manager and Data Center Site Managers and be responsible for developing, rolling out, and continuously improving site customers' projects, services, and reports.

Key Responsabilities:

• General Maintenance Management: Oversee and ensure the regular maintenance of all data center infrastructure, including HVAC systems, electrical equipment, backup generators, and plumbing. Coordinate with technicians and external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and handle any repairs to minimize downtime.
• Cleaning and Environmental Control: Manage the cleanliness of the facility by supervising janitorial staff and ensuring adherence to strict cleanliness and hygiene protocols. Maintain dust control and ensure that temperature and humidity levels are within specified parameters to ensure optimal data center performance.
• Security Oversight: Develop, implement, and monitor security procedures to protect the data center from unauthorized access and potential threats. Coordinate with security personnel to ensure 24/7 monitoring, access control, and physical security of the facility.
• Vendor and Contractor Management: Liaise with third-party service providers for maintenance, cleaning, and security services. Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure timely delivery of services in compliance with established standards.
• Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency protocols for critical infrastructure failures, natural disasters, or security breaches. Lead response efforts and ensure all staff are trained in emergency procedures.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that all maintenance, cleaning, and security practices comply with industry standards and legal regulations. Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, incident reports, and security logs. Regularly report to senior management on facility conditions and any potential risks.
• Budgeting and Cost Control: Manage the budget for facility maintenance, cleaning services, and security operations. Ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high standards of operational integrity.
• Staff Supervision and Training: Oversee facility management staff, including maintenance technicians, janitorial staff, and security personnel. Provide training on safety protocols, data center operations, and emergency response.
• Develop / provide a training schedule to support implementation and operations for our clients
• Develop and implement reviews and audits to ensure consistent implementation standards and identification of areas requiring improvement.
• Implement and drive a "lessons learned" approach

Skills & Requirements

Education / Experience

• Problem-solving aptitude and advanced knowledge of lean operational methodologies to distill operational data, develop an intentional data-driven strategy, and drive resulting global impact
• Experience mentoring and leading project management professionals is desired but not required
• Background in a technical field, or commensurate experience
• 4 years of leadership experience, preferably in a mature engineering or operations environment
• Experience in large-scale planning and coordination, and delivering multiple concurrent projects on tight timelines
• A solid understanding of enterprise level infrastructure is desired
• Knowledge of critical environmental concepts and infrastructure (e.g. Electrical Distribution, Mechanical Cooling Systems, etc.)
• A solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting
• Project or program management experience and certification(s) (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PMI, Agile...)

Specific Skills / Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Process and workflow development
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience or ability working in an international environment
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multi-projects around the Iberian Peninsula
• Logical, considered a professional, with an ability to work collaboratively with a varied stakeholder group
• Passionate about what you do and committed to excellence
• Detail oriented and diligent
• Entrepreneurial by nature with a strong sense of ownership
• Process minded with a strong cost focus
• Results oriented and prepared to take ownership of outcomes
• Support the success of other people and their businesses above your own

Great Place to Work

• A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation.
• A flexible, autonomous work environment.
• A culture of respect, learning, and excellence.
• Experienced, highly talented experts as team peers.
• Growth and travel opportunities.
• A team of change-makers having a significant impact on people and the planet.

About MERLIN Edged

MERLIN Edged is creating a global network of carbon-neutral, waterless infrastructure for data center and microgrid projects. MERLIN Edged is an infrastructure solution that combines rapid deployment with sustainable operation. Its modular components, including waterless cooling and advanced electrical systems, help reduce costs, minimize environmental impact, and enable a new generation of on-demand infrastructure as a service.

Position: Data Center Service Manager

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full-time

Reports to: Data Center Site Manager