Data Center Facility Manager | 24/7 Critical Ops Leader

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 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