Data Center Operations (Site Lead)

Manpower Staffing Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing services company located in Singapore is seeking a Site Operations Manager. The role involves managing site operations, focusing on effective hiring, and ensuring compliance with maintenance standards in a Tier III data center environment. Ideal candidates should have tertiary qualifications in engineering disciplines and at least 3 years of relevant experience in data center operations. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical services in Tier III or equivalent.
• Possess relevant data center certifications.
• Understanding of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations, focus on hiring and training site operation technicians.
• Monitor KPI and uptime requirements.
• Ensure good performance and compliance from subcontractors.

Skills

Resourceful

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in mechanical, electrical or operational engineering

Job description

Major Responsibilities

• Manager the site operations, including effective hiring, motivation, development, training and discipline of the site operation technicians and maintenance teams.
• Monitor KPI and up-time requirements.
• Support site reviews, including maintenance standards, equipment replacement, security, change control, points of failure, Tier adherence and operational risk.
• Ensure delivery of planned and reactive activities, utilizing the CMMS platform within financial operating targets.
• To perform additional tasks as required by the Data Centre Operations Manager, and Client Critical Facilities Manager.
• Support advice and consultation to operate the client's facilities with regard to facilities engineering matters.
• Responsibility for site repair and maintenance carried out by subcontractors to ensure work completion, quality and method of working for compliance with specification and ordinance requirements.
• Monitor, measure and report upon the performance of all specialist contractors in terms of their ability to carry out the work against the agreed contractual budget.
• Lead and Support meetings regularly with contractors, specialist vendors and suppliers to ensure that required standards are established and maintained, and develop corrective action plans when, or if performance falls below expectations.
• Support daily cadence meetings, monthly operation meeting and quarterly business review with client.
• Ensure that maintenance documentation meets the required standards and sufficient information is provided to operate an effective asset management regiment.
• Assist/support the client with statutory compliance requirements/certifications for the site.
• Ensure asset information is maintained and changes updated within the CMMS.
• Ensure site operations, including incident management and escalation is performed in accordance with approved Client procedures.

Ideal Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in a mechanical, electrical or operational engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years experience in the operation of electrical and mechanical services in Tier III or equivalent data centre or critical facility.
• Resourceful, analytical and problem-solving skill
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of client, client stakeholders and vendor staff
• Possess relevant DC certifications
• Understands continuous improvement initiatives, client relationships and preparation of reports.