Data Center Site Manager

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions unparalleled reliability and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Site Managerto join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Data Center Site Manager:

The Data Center Site Manager (DCSM) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical mechanical and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment daily corrective work and emergency response to emergent issues.

The Site Manager serves as an expert technical resource reporting to the Regional Director and interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third-party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This equipment includes but is not limited to standby diesel generators switchgear UPSs PDUs AHUs chillers cooling towers chemical treatment systems pumps motors VFDs and building automation systems.

Responsibilities:

Directly accountable for the supervision and management of Critical Facilities Technicians and Suppliers.

Assigns staff appropriately for proper coverage of the Data Center operational requirements.

Takes responsibility for overall professional development career path development plans professional certifications and Professional License retention requirements of all Critical Facility Personnel.

Takes responsibility for on-going evaluation of personnel performance performance improvement plan development and oversight personnel disciplinary action up to and including termination and writing and performing annual performance evaluations of all Critical Facility personnel.

Additional responsibilities will include butnotlimited to:

Commands a Critical Infrastructure Subject Matter Expert (SME) presence. Regularly displays command and control of the critical facility operations.

Fully embrace Salutes Critical Facility Program Methodology (The Playbook) and the self-performance philosophy.

Continually demonstrates leadership through leading Critical Facilities Technicians and suppliers in achieving a Culture of Excellence.

Continually leads by example and actively participates in on-going professional development and promotes the same level of engagement among the Data Center Operations Team.

Provides direct on-site coordination supervision and project management support for critical facility operations of a data center environment.

Accepts direct accountability for the management and operations preventative maintenance program implementation and life-cycle management of critical facility assets associated with a data center environment.

Implements Salute Data Center Operations Playbook and secures 100% site adoption by all Critical Facilities Technicians and suppliers.

Tracks Critical Facility metrics and KPIs and delivers to Site Director. Anomalies or discrepancies are reported to the Site Director immediately upon determination.

Manages preventative maintenance schedules corrective maintenance actions and break-fix incident response for all critical facility related systems.

Identifies critical spare parts inventory needs and tracks on-hand supply and usage deployment using the CMMS Platform.

Participates in regular updates and an annual refresh of standard processes and best practices.

Coordinates suppliers when required and ensures compliance with the Salute Data Center Operations Playbook to ensure proper alignment with Salute approved process and industry best-practices when providing preventative corrective or emergency maintenance services at a clients critical facility.

Accountable for operating and protecting the clients/tenants critical load delivering 100% uptime while also delivering 100% client satisfaction.

Responsible for creating Method of Procedures (MOPs) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) and maintaining those procedures in their most current state in the CMMS Platform.

Creates publishes maintains Critical Facility Work Rules and refreshes annually; while ensuring that Critical Facilities Technicians and Suppliers fully comply with the Critical Facility Work Rules.

Directly accountable for ensuring safety compliance of all processes systems preventative measures and adherence by site personnel and suppliers to Salute Environmental Health and Safety Policies.

Develops and implements an equipment Life Cycle Replacement Strategy using the CMMS Platform.

Takes responsibility for (on-site) vendor management and performance standards. Takes Responsibility for ensuring vendors adhere to The Playbook Critical Facility Work Rules and all EH&S Policies associated with the site.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations industrial manufacturing or relevant military operations experience in electrical and mechanical systems.

5 - 7 years progressive hands-on experience in critical data center operations maintenance and engineering supporting complex critical facilities operations required

3 - 5 years of experience as a Critical Facilities Lead Engineer ACFM or other relevant critical facility infrastructure leadership experience.

3-5 years supervisory experience in O & M of large complex data center operations environments

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment up to 40lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
• Ability to bend stoop kneel and reach for equipment related tasks
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
• Clear vision with or without correction to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
• Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs labels and cables
• Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme temperatures rain or snow
• Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
• Possession of a valid drivers license for work-related travel as required

Site Location:We operate a 24-hour facility where work hours (shifts) are assigned as needed to ensure job functions are performed satisfactorily compliance is maintained and the company operates efficiently. Certain positions as specified in your offer letter may require working irregular hours such as nights weekends overtime alternating shifts and under various conditions including outdoor work during extreme weather or in hazardous environments.

This description does not cover all duties that may be required. Employees must follow any job-related instructions and perform other duties as assigned. Successful performance requires these necessary skills aptitudes and abilities.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity creating an inclusive environment for all employees and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process perform essential job functions or receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact our Human Resources department atfor more information.