Your role
The MEO actively guides the Lead Engineer Site engineers and suppliers on-site helps & supports where needed and checks the quality of work. The MEO actively contributes to a standard way of operating the sites by complying with the standard and using a controlled change process to continuously improve the standard. The MEO is involved in improvement projects and serves as a second-level support for more complex issues. The MEO works with various experts including design and construction and manufacturers and is directly responsible for safety on the site.
Provide strategic support and operational leadership as the deputy to the Data Center Manager ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
Lead and mentor a team of Lead Engineers and Site Engineers fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and continuous improvement.
Oversee all mechanical/electrical operations maintenance and energy management programs on-site ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
Lead a team of Lead Engineers and Site Engineers providing direction mentorship and support in achieving operational excellence
Accountable for ensuring all staff and subcontractors receive a full site induction before starting work on-site and ensuring that procedural technical and safety requirements are being followed.
Plan implement coordinate and oversee all mechanical/electrical operations maintenance and energy management programs on-site ensuring risk is minimized and all works are compliant with safe systems of work.
Responsible for the kick-off and management of jobs on the site ensuring all activities conform to company policy standards and operating instructions.
Responsible for the handover between Implementation services and Service Operations and checks approves and accepts all completed installation works from the Implementation services Function.
What youll need
3-5 years experience working in mission-critical mechanical & electrical environments within a large company IT/Telecoms industry preferred
Bachelor-level education in a technical/engineering field
Experience in data centers or a similar environment is essential
Understand the engineering design and operational aspect of each building system
Knowledge of key infrastructure components of DCs (like UPSs Generators and Cooling systems)
Ability to read and preferably work with Electrical and Mechanical diagrams
Soft Skills:
Commitment & drive; Is committed internally driven and willing to go the extra mile
Open for change: Adapts to change is open to new ideas takes on new responsibilities handles pressure and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Pro-active; Has a can-do mentality can delegate when appropriate
Communication skills: Listens attentively speaks clearly and concisely creates accurate and punctual reports gives clear instructions and shares information and ideas with others.
Problem-solving; Breaks down problems into smaller components understands underlying issues can simplify and process complex issues understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts
Required Experience:
Manager
With Digital Realty, you can leverage our full interconnection capabilities across our global ecosystem including data centers, connectivity and cloud services.