Critical Facilities Manager - Burn In Lab

Ascent LLC.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Casual environment

Job summary

Ascent, LLC in Irving, TX is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager to supervise the on-site operations of a data center. You will coordinate a 24x7 operations team and manage mission-critical systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in critical facilities, a mechanical or electrical degree, and knowledge of building automation, life safety, and power systems. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or related role.
• BS or technical degree in mechanical or electrical field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction planning and building systems (mechanical, electrical, controls).
• Knowledge of building automation systems, fire/safety, and security systems.
• Electrical/HVAC certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field coordination and project management support for data center operations.
• Effectively manage a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff.
• Manage mission-critical equipment and building systems (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, power).
• Oversee change control practices, SOPs, ERP development, and vendor onboarding.
• Oversee maintenance schedules, subcontractors, and incident response; report trends to clients.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Education

BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Critical Facilities Manager - Burn In Lab

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 110000 - USD 135000 - yearly

Ascent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast-track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascent’s clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers. Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented Critical Facilities Manager for the operation of a data center facility.

TITLE:

Critical Facilities Manager

LOCATION:

Irving, TX (on-site)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a data center.
• Effectively manage a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff.
• Management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center.
• Management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).
• Report discrepancies and trends to the operations team and clients.
• Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
• Oversee all maintenance schedules and providers.
• Provide on-call support (24x7).
• Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment.
• Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
• Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions.
• Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
• Completes daily inspections.
• Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance.
  • Self-perform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:
  • Filter changes
  • Generator operating tests
  • UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
• Provide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the data center:
  • Current needs
  • Long-term objectives and strategic planning
  • Primary focus shall be on uptime (99.9999%) and cost saving opportunities
  • Supported by Ascent Corporate Engineering group
• Development and implementation of Ascent’s Change Control Program:
  • Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) development
  • Administrator for onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
  • Vendor onboarding and familiarization
  • Safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.
  • Administrative policies/procedures
  • Scope of Work standards
  • Spare parts management
  • Reporting development
  • Life Cycle Replacement Strategy

• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
• BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field or other related field preferred.
• Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
• Knowledge of building automation systems.
• Possess Electrical/HVAC certifications (preferred)
• Candidate must be technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
• Candidate must have people skills, good judgment, and flexibility
• Qualified candidate will be able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively contend with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.

This position reports to the Director, Client Site Operations.

Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to harboring an inclusive and diverse work environment and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, national origin, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. These terms apply to all stages of employment with our company. Ascent, LLC actively works to create an inclusive environment where all of our employees can thrive, and we understand that having a wide range of experiences, viewpoints, and background help to make us both a stronger employer and a stronger business.