Critical Facility Manager

Gilder Search Group; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Data Center Facility Manager in Sumner, WA is sought to oversee 24/7 critical facility operations for a 7x24x365 site. You will manage mechanical/electrical systems, supervise technicians, and maintain client relationships while driving uptime and safety.

The role emphasizes coordinating with IT and business leaders and developing SOPs/MOPs. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in data center operations, a strong background in electrical/mechanical systems, and proven leadership with subcontractors

Qualifications

• 7-15+ years of data center / critical facility operations and maintenance experience.
• Solid Understanding of Critical Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC equipment ( UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDU's, CRAC Units, Chillers, etc. )
• Experience supervising or managing a technical staff (Critical facilities technicians)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus
• Previous experience working with the Customer a plus
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Experience working with various computer systems and applications

Responsibilities

• Operate and Manage both routine and emergency service on a variety of state of the art critical systems such as: medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, fire detection / suppression; building monitoring systems; etc.
• Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures.
• Manage local client relationship and act as the point of contact for the company at this site.
• 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.
• Create, utilize and administer MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / data center facility equipment.
• Schedule work activities, within specified change control / management protocol.
• Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Client relationships

Project coordination

Change control

Communication skills

Job description

Data Center Facility Manager - Sumner, WA

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations facilities supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Data Center Facility Manager / Chief Engineer to support a critical data center. The Data Center Manager will be responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of the critical facility / physical infrastructure systems in accordance with company's policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation. The Data Center Facility Manager will be managing Mechanical and Electrical Technicians. The facility manager will manage the local relationship with the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and Manage both routine and emergency service on a variety of state of the art critical systems such as: medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, fire detection / suppression; building monitoring systems; etc.


• Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures.


• Manage local client relationship and act as the point of contact for the company at this site.


• 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.


• Create, utilize and administer MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / data center facility equipment.


• Schedule work activities, within specified change control / management protocol.


• Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime

Qualifications:

• 7-15 + years of data center / critical facility operations and maintenance experience.


• Solid Understanding of Critical Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC equipment ( UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDU's, CRAC Units, Chillers, etc. )


• Experience supervising or managing a technical staff (Critical facilities technicians)


• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force - Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)


• Previous experience working with the Customer a plus


• Strong verbal and written communications skills


• Experience working with various computer systems and applications

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V