The Critical Facilities Manager is responsible for all aspects of data center operations and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in managing the operation and maintenance of critical and non-critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems.
• Ensuring all work performed is done to a high quality and without impact to internal/external customers.
• Managing power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the data center.
• Resolving all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and communicate issues to management and customers.

Education and Experience 

• Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Building Services Engineering
• Familiar with critical facilities including: switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAC /CRAH units.

Please apply with your up to date English resume.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge each one. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for interview we will contact you within the next seven days.

Candidate Profile 

• Ideally the successful candidate should be qualified to degree level in Quantity Surveying/ Construction Economics with 10+ years’ experience in a PQS practice.
• Candidates with mixed experience will be considered from a Contracting background. Chartered status is essential.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate successful delivery of medium to large projects with a track record to reflect experience working on projects in diverse construction sectors with private and public sector clients.
• Strong leadership, client-facing, presentation and communication skills will be a requirement of this role.

Duties/Responsibilities  

• Working independently on projects. Meeting deadlines from Inception to project completion.
• Assist with practice procedures and services and any other tasks outlined by the company.
• Assess, complete & submit all project specific reporting documents both internally & externally.
• TMP Representation & attendance at client meetings and on-site project meetings.
• Implementation & compliance with all associated software relating to costs management & time allocation.
• Attend provided training/chartership programmes as provided by TMP.
• Ensuring implementation & adherence of Document Control & ISO.
• Assist with motivating and managing assistant & junior surveying staff members to achieve production goals.
• Liaise closely with the Client to ensure all cost issues relating to the project are managed successfully and within budget, including monitoring contract costs against actual costs
• Prepare & issue tender enquiry packages including subsequent analysis and evaluation of quotations received
• Assessment and agreement of Main Contactors valuations, variations & final accounts
• Evaluation, submission and agreement of monthly Valuations
• Meeting the expectations on project profitability
• Prepare Contract Documentation based on standard format.
• Ensure that client relationships are enhanced to maximize on current and future opportunities.
• Respond to client letters in a fitting and contractual manner to ensure that the company’s position is protected at all times.
• Run accurate Commercial Cost Control Reports.
• Commercially aware of potential new client opportunities at all times.

The Facility manager provides day-to-day oversight and leadership of the data centre. Responsibilities include leading the maintenance, repair, installation and operation of the facility’s electrical systems, mechanical systems, capacity planning, project management, customer build-outs, and all other aspects of data centre facility operation. The Manager is responsible for managing 24/7 activities of the facilities team while working in collaboration with Network Operations, Engineering and various other internal and external customers.

The role will be part of a new business initiative, with the potential to grow the position into a portfolio manager position. The portfolio manager’s role would be accountable for multiple DC accounts across the main FLAP regions of Europe.

Key Responsibilities / Duties

• Full accountability for the overall performance of the SLA and required deliverables including compliance, DC performance management against KPI’s (uptime, PUE, EUE, WUE), cost savings initiatives, and customer satisfaction.
• Support the business unit manager implement this new business strategy through supporting tenders, delivering sales presentations and assisting the business development initiative across Europe.
• Lead the development, implementation and administration of operational processes, programs and systems in the data centre.
• Develop and manage the data centre maintenance program and ensure it is delivered and coordinated to align with the DC availability.
• Develop vendor supply chain in new markets – Amsterdam.
• Obtain and review vendor bids for maintenance, support and repairs, ensure vendor adheres to quality, scheduling, budgetary guidelines, policies, procedures and standards.
• Development and management of facilities budget for maintenance, repairs, capital and general operating costs; bottom-up development of yearly budgets.
• Act as primary technical and operational contact for our client, both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations.
• Track operational metrics as well as SLA KPIs, to provide Senior Management oversight and control for both snapshot data and long-term trend analysis.
• Establish effective business relationships with the customer, and to positively interact with client personnel at all levels.
• Ensure the risk management program and processes are fully implemented and audited in accordance with company policy.
• Ensure disaster recovery and business continuity plans are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain compliance with all local & national life safety building requirements in the DC.
• The role will be a full-time position based in Amsterdam with (approx. monthly) day trips required to Dublin.

Experience

• Critical, 10years or more experience in data centre facility management and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in either electrical or mechanical engineering. Fluent in both written and spoken English.
• Extensive technical knowledge of data centre critical systems: Diesel generators, UPS systems, fuel systems, switchgear, power distribution equipment, chillers, computer room air handlers, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems.
• Leadership of workplace health & safety behavioural programs for both direct and vendor employees.
• Ability to think strategically and implement new business initiatives and ideas.
• Manage and report on all costs, monthly forecasts, and variance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in driving and closing out operational change.

We are seeking an experienced commissioning engineer who can provide engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. 

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to:

• Participate in the MEP design process;
• Witnesses the static and dynamic testing of complex mechanical, electrical and control systems. 
• Perform Test Procedures.
• Prepare meeting minutes.
• Interact with contractors, interpreting design and specifications. 
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications.
• Prepare punch list reports and determines corrective measures for on-site problems.
• Prepare general condition survey reports.
• Familiarize oneself with codes, local project regulations, construction practices and the latest equipment functional concepts.
• Obey all the project safety requirements including specific on-site regulations.
• Performs routine calculations.
• Act as a project coordinator with other field engineers, coordinating printing, presentation and administration procedures.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.

We are seeking an experienced commissioning engineer who can provide engineering and technical support to plan, schedule, coordinate and execute full life cycle commissioning of critical facilities. 

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to:

• Participate in the MEP design process;
• Witnesses the static and dynamic testing of complex mechanical, electrical and control systems. 
• Perform Test Procedures.
• Prepare meeting minutes.
• Interact with contractors, interpreting design and specifications. 
• Conduct site observation surveys and prepares field reports on the status of projects and completion of projects with respect to compliance to the plans and specifications.
• Prepare punch list reports and determines corrective measures for on-site problems.
• Prepare general condition survey reports.
• Familiarize oneself with codes, local project regulations, construction practices and the latest equipment functional concepts.
• Obey all the project safety requirements including specific on-site regulations.
• Performs routine calculations.
• Act as a project coordinator with other field engineers, coordinating printing, presentation and administration procedures.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.

Position Summary

The HVAC Field Engineer is accountable for installing, inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing customer equipment. 

Responsibilities 

• Advise customers on best practice, new services and upgrade opportunities
• Perform Startup/Commissioning on equipment across the Schneider Electric product portfolio.
• Perform Preventive, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on equipment
• Service equipment including but not limited to HVAC/CRAC systems, security, access control, CCTV and fire alarm and suppression systems.
• Leads or contributes to Field Services small projects coordination and execution on customer site
• Document all required information for each site (technical report)
• Get a signature from the customer for acceptance after the execution of the on-site work
• Provide daily and accurate time and expense for each customer intervention
• Properly document, label, and return all defective parts utilized in the repair of equipment to the designated disposal/repair location.

The Role: 

Working with a team of highly qualified Technicians, the role offers huge development potential for any candidate wanting to work on the leading edge of the growing data centre industry. 

No prior Data centre experience is required as full training is provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of all critical facility systems, areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Building and Control.
• Monitor the EPMS, BMS, Fire Systems Alarms and respond in a timely manner.
• Operate, monitor, maintain and respond to abnormal conditions in critical facility systems.
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on state of the art medium & low voltage, high availability power systems.
• Ensure all subcontractors are inducted & permitted to work.
• Ensure that documents library and workshop are clean & tidy always.
• Provide input into and develop site-specific procedures including EOPs, SOPs and MOPS.

Education and Experience:

• A fully verifiable trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline & verifiable additional training that is relevant to the proposed environment.
• Understanding of LV power distribution and loading.
• A strong understanding and experience of the electrical & mechanical systems used in a data centre environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Fuel Systems, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Battery Banks, ATS / STS Units, Chillers, Air Handling Units, CRAC Units, Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Experience of complex automatic control equipment, including relay logic, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), building management systems and their integration with the data centre infrastructure.
• Experience of low & medium voltage distribution systems & associated switch gear and protection equipment is preferred.
• Availability to work shift and to provide emergency cover as required

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

The Role: 

Working with a team of highly qualified Engineers, the role offers huge development potential for any candidate wanting to work on the leading edge of the growing data center industry. 

No prior Data centre experience is required as full training is provided. 

Responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance of all critical facility systems, areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Building and Control.
• Monitor the EPMS, BMS, Fire Systems Alarms and respond in a timely manner.
• Operate, monitor, maintain and respond to abnormal conditions in critical facility systems.
• Perform preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance on state of the art medium & low voltage, high availability power systems.
• Ensure all subcontractors are inducted & permitted to work.
• Ensure that documents library and workshop are clean & tidy always.
• Provide input into and develop site specific procedures including EOPs, SOPs and MOPS.

Education and Experience:

• A fully verifiable trade qualification in a relevant engineering discipline & verifiable additional training that is relevant to the proposed environment.
• Understanding of LV power distribution and loading.
• A strong understanding and experience of the electrical & mechanical systems used in a data centre environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Fuel Systems, Switchgear, UPS Systems, Battery Banks, ATS / STS Units, Chillers, Air Handling Units, CRAC Units, Fire Alarm Systems and Fire Suppression Systems.
• Experience of complex automatic control equipment, including relay logic, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), building management systems and their integration with the data centre infrastructure.
• Experience of low & medium voltage distribution systems & associated switch gear and protection equipment is preferred.
• Availability to work shift and to provide emergency cover as required 

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Based at our office in London, this is an Account Management and delivery type role, working closely with client hiring managers in the UK and globally through all stages of the recruitment and hiring process for technical search assignments. Much of what we do is exclusive so our model is a little different to the norm. You'll get the resources you need to be successful such as support from our Research team to support you in candidate search and resourcing. 

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