Assistant Critical Facilities Manager

EverOn Data Center Services; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 108.000 - 116.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Resumo da vaga

T5 Data Centers is seeking an Assistant Critical Facilities Manager to oversee critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, with a focus on safety, reliability, and 100% uptime. You will help build a team of technicians and work with contractors to ensure seamless operations.

The role requires managing power, cooling, environmental monitoring, and 24x7 shifts, along with on-call support and CMMS governance. Leadership, budgeting, and strong communication are essential.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent with 3–5+ years in mission critical environments.
• Minimum 1 year direct management of non-exempt shift-based employees.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a colocation data center environment preferred.
• Experience establishing a new colocation data center or data hall preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and safety standards.

Responsabilidades

• Assist the CFM in managing operation and maintenance of critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
• Assist the CFM in building a staff of CFTs with required skill sets to achieve total availability.
• Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions.
• Provide on-call support and respond to data center emergencies 24x7.
• Oversee CMMS usage and ensure data accuracy and reporting.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors and manage budgets and resource planning.
• Assist with client relations and site tours for current and future customers.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Budgets

Formação

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Ferramentas

CMMS

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

The Assistant Critical Facilities Manager (ACFM) is responsible for all aspects of data center and maintenance of critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, systems, and staff. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to of safety and reliability within the Data Center as they work with the Director in building a team of Critical Facilities Technicians (CFTs) and outside contractors capable of achieving the goal of 100% availability. The ACFM will understand and be able to train staff on colocation data center environments to include planning and layout of power and cabling, customer needs, and remote hands functions.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist the CFM in managing the operation and maintenance of critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems
• Assist the CFM in building a staff of CFTs with the necessary skill sets to accomplish data center operations that deliver total availability (100% uptime) while minimizing risks for T5’s customers
• Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the data halls
• Work shifts to support 24x7 data center operations, have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts and support maintenance activities, as needed
• Provide on-call support and respond to all data center emergencies 24x7, including on site response outside of scheduled shifts
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and communicate issues to management and customers
• Assist the CFM in a lead-capacity coordinating data center construction and commissioning and overseeing the transition from construction to sustainable operations
• Review results from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on how to address issues found
• Determine actionable items to address Quality Control review results
• Assume an ownership stake in the ongoing evolution and operation of the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensure that standards for using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) use are being adhered to by all staff
• Oversee accuracy and completeness of the CMMS, produce operational reports as needed
• Enforce strict adherence to customer SLAs and change control activities
• Assist as requested with the development and enforcement of Data Center standards and policies
• Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and reviewing work handled by outside contractors and vendors
• Assist with managing client relationship and growing the business at assigned site
• Assist and plan with clients on facilities issues and resolutions
• Manage access to the Data Center(s) ensuring that the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
• Assist the CFM in managing site safety and environmental compliance
• Assist the CFM in performing resource planning, cost estimation, and budget development
• Assist in managing the facilities budget
• Assist CFM with managing facilities support and operations staff
• In the absence of the CFM, assume a leadership role with limited authority
• Assist with site-tours for current and future customers as-required
• Assist with coordination with all other groups (development, marketing, etc.) as needed
• Manage CFT work-schedules and assignments
• Manage special projects as assigned
• Adhere to all federal and local safety laws
• Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by management

Qualifications

Education and Equivalent Experience

Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university in a major relevant field of study or equivalent being 3-5 + years experience in mission critical environments, required

Minimum 1-year direct management of non-exempt shift based employees, required

Minimum 1-year experience in a colocation data center environment, preferred

Experience establishing a new colocation data center or data hall, preferred

Technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or relevant military operations (US Navy a plus), preferred

Additional Information

TOTAL COMPENSATION

$108,000-$116,000

Bonus eligible

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match

PTO and Paid Holiday

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required for interacting with internal employees and leaders, and external contractors and customers, required

Strong analytical and decision-making skills required for understanding and evaluating complex problems, including analyzing a problem, identifying solutions, and selecting the best solution, required

Solid understanding of budgets and financial topics, required

Able to prioritize work based on business and customer demands, required

Able to work within middle to upper levels of the organization, required

Able to articulate concepts and ideas to a non-technical audience, required

Participate in and contribute to customer-requested business reviews and audits, required

Able to understand and train others on electrical and mechanical systems, as well as other technical aspects of facilities management, required

Able to read and understand complex drawings, systems and other documentation, required

Experience creating, managing, and maintaining service catalogs and SLAs, required

Knowledge of critical systems monitoring and change control, required

Experience creating and managing a critical infrastructure preventive maintenance program, required

Takes responsibility for actions and is transparent in dealing with internal and external partners / stakeholders, required

Has a "can-do" service attitude who is conscientious and takes personal pride in their work, preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should 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.

Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance

Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs

Ability to reach with both hands and arms

Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects

Ability to smell, talk and hear

Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type

Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color

Ability to work inside and outside

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

T5 Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.