Data Center Operations Manager — 24/7 Leadership

DataBank; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

DataBank Holdings Ltd. in California is seeking a Data Center Manager to oversee onsite personnel, monitor infrastructure, and coordinate preventative maintenance across sites.

The role includes supervising contractors, maintaining security compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations for 24/7 coverage. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of data center experience, 3+ years in supervision, and strong training and leadership skills; LEED is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Thorough management of the Data Center
• Good supervisory skills
• Ability to train individuals on an as needed basis
• People management skills
• Mentor individuals to ensure employees have the ability to move up in the organization
• Minimum of 5 years data center experience
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• LEED certification is a bonus but not a requirement

Responsibilities

• Manage the day to day duties of the onsite DCT personnel across one or multiple sites
• Ensure the monitoring of all infrastructure on site and elevate as needed to various departments within the organization
• Work jointly with the Maintenance team to develop, schedule and monitor a preventative maintenance program to keep equipment in proper working condition
• Ensure site is kept clean at all times.
• Plan and implement a continual work schedule to maintain Company property in a safe and healthy condition to achieve the best working conditions possible for all employees
• Oversees and coordinates activities of contractors engaged in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems. Inspects all work performed by outside contractor/ vendors at completion and ensures that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained. Reports back to the maintenance group that all work was completed and forwards all paperwork to the appropriate individuals for record keeping
• Maintain a positive relationship with all customers/clients at their facilities.
• Recommends, plans and implements equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction
• Manages/evaluates PUE at the facility via the BMS system to ensure facility is operating efficiently.
• Oversees all infrastructure related construction projects managed by other internal teams and built by local contractors
• Works with customers upon move in following construction of their environment.
• Ensures all Security policies are being adhered to by all DCT’s to achieve compliance
• Closely monitor all components of infrastructure through the BMS system to identify and report any problems, resolve issues when possible or engages appropriate internal team members when necessary to try and troubleshoot.
• Training of all DCT’s to understand the functionality of the BMS system so they can react accordingly to any unexpected issue at the site
• Responsible for the purchasing/ordering of all consumables needed at the facilities, including customer order needs and tools for installations.
• Training of all DCT’s on Databank’s Emergency Response Procedures and monthly testing of all DCT’s to ensure they understand all protocols.
• Manage weekly work schedules for 24x7x365 coverage as well as an on-call list in the event personnel need additional support
• Ensure Video Surveillance system is operating and that DCT’s are monitoring the facility 24/7/365
• Other duties as assigned
• The on-site standard working hours for a Data Center Manager are typically Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. These hours may be subject to change to accommodate site projects as necessary.

Skills

Data Center Management

Supervisory Experience

Leadership

Vendor Management

Preventive Maintenance

Customer Relations

Security & Compliance

Operator Training

Tools

NetSuite

BMS System

Job description

DataBank Holdings Ltd. in California is seeking a Data Center Manager to oversee onsite personnel, monitor infrastructure, and coordinate preventative maintenance across sites.

The role includes supervising contractors, maintaining security compliance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations for 24/7 coverage. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of data center experience, 3+ years in supervision, and strong training and leadership skills; LEED is a bonus.