Datacenter Technician

Apex Systems; England; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Apex Systems is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee on-site management of technicians and vendors. This role includes establishing performance benchmarks, optimizing operations, and managing critical systems. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and some experience in engineering or management. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential. The company offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree with relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience and management experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage shift technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors on-site.
• Establish performance benchmarks and prepare reports.
• Coordinate projects with IT managers and business leaders.
• Operate and manage critical systems like power distribution and cooling.
• Assist in facility design and efficiency projects.
• Handle asset and inventory management.
• Ensure customer demands are met.

Conocimientos

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Leadership and organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize in complex environments

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

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Overview

Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities.
• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency.
• Responsible for asset and inventory management.
• Assist in recruiting efforts
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) Degree and relevant experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• 0-2 years of management experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Data Center Engineering Experience
• 0-2 years of Data Center Management Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling