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    Ashley Clark

    Consultant

    Recently moving to London after growing up in Buckinghamshire, Ashley’s career started in the police where he gained significant life experience on the beat. Ashley then transitioned his career into recruitment 5 years ago, initially in the finance industry and then in the logistics sector. He is now continuing his recruitment success at Datacenter People searching and hunting out the best data center talent globally.
     
    Outside of work, you can find Ashley picking baby clothes for his young son, playing football, watching football, dreaming football (he likes football!) or eating something sweet. His love for football will also see him arguing in the office that Spurs are the best team in London, an argument that he generally loses given that there are both Chelsea and Arsenal supporters in the office.

     
     
     

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    Competitive

    Slough/Woking, UK
     
    The Client


    Datacenter People has been instructed by a leading provider of technology managed services and smart building solutions for data centers and critical workspaces.

    What The Job Involves 

    • Perform and deliver patching and jumpering on infrastructure frames.
    • Provide 1st and 2nd line fault finding diagnosis and fixing of SCS and Switch Connectivity.
    • Conduct infrastructure testing with Fluke test equipment and management software (Linkware) and ensure compliance with manufacturer, customer and published standards.
    • Provide LAN technology support, with the ability to configure IP addresses on devices.
    • Coordinate and deliver Data Centre moves, including decommissioning, recommissioning, and testing equipment.
    • Interact with end users to diagnose issues and to understand their specific requirements.
    • Liaise directly with the Client to ensure that projects are meeting requirements and being delivered within the agreed timeframe.
    • Supervise onsite teams for installation purposes
    • Report on progress and any issues affecting the work to relevant managers, both internal and external, using designated systems and agreed processes.
    • Act as a single point of contact for IT equipment moves.
    • Facilitate communication between various stakeholders, both technical and non-technical, to ensure the successful delivery of moves and support.
    • Complete accurate, timely documentation and provide appropriate certification to the Client.
    • Survey, quote, and plan installations/projects on a small to medium scale in line with Client requests.
    • Comply with Risk Assessment, Method Statement (RAMS) and on-site Health and Safety requirements.
    • Work from construction drawings, diagrams and schematics, scopes and specifications, ensuring responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974; in particular, the need to take care of own health and safety in the workplace, whilst also being responsible for those that might be affected by own actions.

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • Understand the basic elements of IT network architecture, including the range of cable types and networking equipment.
    • Understand the test parameters for copper and fibre cable certification in accordance with appropriate industry standards e.g., BSEN 50346 – Information Technology-Testing of Installed Cables, the routine for test equipment service and calibration.
    • Understand the types of health and safety risk that could be incurred whilst carrying out cabling connectivity tasks, who might be affected by the risk, and what actions can be taken to mitigate the risk.
    • Familiar with the concept of the ‘internet of things’ (IoT) and the effects of emerging technologies on media selection, installation practices and additional testing requirements.
    • Familiar with the structural components of equipment racks/cabinets and how to assemble them to meet the requirements of the infrastructure design.
    • Understand the need to maintain accurate documentation and the depth of information required for successful completion and handover to the Client. 
    • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to communicate effectively with colleagues and key stakeholders in the customer’s organisation.
    • Good MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams etc.) and general IT skills.
    • Ability to follow clear directions and work in accordance with agreed processes.
    • Use literacy and numeracy skills to quantify requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
    • Follow best technical practices to maintain quality standards whilst meeting agreed timescales.
    • Interpret detailed project plans to construct and fix network equipment cabinets, prepare cable pathways, and install cable support and containment systems.
    • Proficient in the use of testing equipment, including OTDR and Fluke DTX 5000.
    • Comply with Risk Assessment, Method Statement (RAMS) and on-site Health and Safety requirements.
    • Reduce the danger of working in confined spaces by implementing appropriate health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
    • First Aid (preferrable).
    • Minimum 5 A*-C GCSE's, including Maths and English.
    • At least 3 years relevant practical experience in a similar role.
    • Experience installing mainstream copper and fibre ICT cabling
    • systems.
    • General understanding and knowledge of Data Centre Services.
    • Awareness of Audio Visual, Electronic Security, IoT, and Wired & Wireless Network architecture.

      
    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.

    Competitive

    Chicago, IL
     
    The Client


    Datacenter People is partnering with one of the world's leading data center operators, delivering digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies, through a comprehensive suite of wholesale, colocation, build-to-suit, and powered shell solutions.

    What The Job Involves 

    • Implement and follow the standardised culture of always working safely across all STACK data centers.  
    • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.  
    • Tracking and trending operational characteristics.  
    • Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes  
    • Work with the Critical Operations Manager to complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule  
    • Assist with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with site management to resolve site issues based on agreed-upon priorities.  
    • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.  
    • Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages  
    • Follow direction from data center management regarding the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency  
    • Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades  
    • Navigate and utilize a CMMS system.  
    • Use developed procedures to solve problems  
    • Assist in asset and consumable inventory management.  
    • Responsible for the tracking and proper labeling of all equipment per established procedures.  
    • Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.  
    • Incident escalation, response, and follow-up report writing  
    • Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues.  
    • Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center.
    • Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.  
    • The job may require taking on on-call duties outside of normal working hours.  
    • Taking on other duties as required by STACK. Job duties, roles, and responsibilities are subject to change over time.    

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a data center or other related mission-critical operations role.  
    • Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software.  
    • Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.  
    • Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment. These include, but are not limited to UPS, Transformers, PDU’s, RPP’s, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, STS, ATS, and Pre-action systems.  
    • Strong knowledge of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.  
    • Familiarity and experience in data center trending and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based site monitoring systems.  
    • United States Navy Nuclear Engineering – preferred   
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience – preferred  
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time 
    • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
    • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.  
    • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
    • You’re a strong communicator, equally comfortable in the board room as the data center hall. You’re persuasive and clear, blending analytics with experience in decision-making.  
    • You don’t  get flustered easily. You can juggle multiple priorities while balancing urgent requests with shifting timelines and deliverables.  
    • You’re a teambuilder. You take the time to understand and develop the strengths of your resources while formulating long-term plans for the growth and success of the team.   
    • You’re naturally curious and driven toward continual improvement. While you celebrate your successes, you take time to review and analyse campaigns for future learning.       

    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.

    Competitive

    Paris, France
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is working with the largest global provider of cloud and carrier neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions.

    What The Job Involves 

    • Anticipate and diagnose infrastructure-related issues by planning corrective interventions.
    • Support our service providers throughout their on-site interventions.
    • Propose corrections related to procedures (MOP).
    • Ensure the quality of services delivered by our service providers.
    • Anticipate and develop the annual maintenance schedule.
    • Be a force for proposals as part of our continuous improvement.
    • Produce any indicator allowing good continuity of service.

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • Significant experience in facility management.
    • Technical expertise in electricity (HT/LV), air conditioning, ventilation and fire safety.
    • Mastery of IT tools (Autocad, CMMS, MS project, etc.).
    • Fluent or bilingual English required.
    • Ability to manage and supervise a long-term relationship with suppliers/service
    • providers.
    • Team spirit.
    • Rigor and method.
    •   

    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.
     

    Competitive

    Chicago, USA
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is partnering with one of the world's leading data center operators, delivering digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies, through a comprehensive suite of wholesale, colocation, build-to-suit, and powered shell solutions.
     
    What the Job Involves

    • Implement and follow the standardised culture of always working safely across all STACK data centers.  
    • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.  
    • Tracking and trending operational characteristics.  
    • Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes  
    • Work with the Critical Operations Manager to complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule  
    • Assist with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with site management to resolve site issues based on agreed-upon priorities.  
    • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.  
    • Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages  
    • Follow direction from data center management regarding the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency  
    • Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades  
    • Navigate and utilize a CMMS system.  
    • Use developed procedures to solve problems  
    • Assist in asset and consumable inventory management.  
    • Responsible for the tracking and proper labelling of all equipment per established procedures.  
    • Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.  
    • Incident escalation, response, and follow-up report writing.
    • Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues.  
    • Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center  
    • Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.  
    • The job may require taking on on-call duties outside of normal working hours.  
    • Taking on other duties as required by STACK. Job duties, roles, and responsibilities are subject to change over time. 

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a data center or other related mission-critical operations role.  
    • Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software.
    • Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.  
    • Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment. These include, but are not limited to UPS, Transformers, PDU’s, RPP’s, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, STS, ATS, and Pre-action systems.
    • Strong knowledge of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.  
    • Familiarity and experience in data center trending and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based site monitoring systems.  
    • United States Navy Nuclear Engineering – preferred.   
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience – preferred.  
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time 
    • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
    • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.  
    • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

      
    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.

    Competitive

    Ohio, USA
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is partnering with one of the world's leading data center operators, delivering digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies, through a comprehensive suite of wholesale, colocation, build-to-suit, and powered shell solutions.
     
    What the Job Involves

    • Implement and follow the standardised culture of always working safely across all data centers.
    • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.
    • Tracking and trending operational characteristics.
    • Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
    • Work with the Critical Operations Manager to complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule.
    • Assist with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with site management to resolve site issues based on agreed-upon priorities.
    • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analysing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.
    • Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages.
    • Follow direction from data center management regarding the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency.
    • Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades.
    • Navigate and utilise a CMMS system.
    • Use developed procedures to solve problems.
    • Assist in asset and consumable inventory management.
    • Responsible for the tracking and proper labelling of all equipment per established procedures.
    • Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.
    • Incident escalation, response, and follow-up report writing.
    • Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues.
    • Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center.
    • Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.
    • The job may require taking on on-call duties outside of normal working hours.

    We’re Looking for Someone With

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a data center or other related mission-critical operations role.
    • Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software.
    • Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.
    • Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment.
    • These include, but are not limited to UPS, Transformers, PDU’s, RPP’s, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, STS, ATS, and Pre-action systems.
    • Strong knowledge of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
    • Familiarity and experience in data center trending and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based site monitoring systems.
    • United States Navy Nuclear Engineering – preferred.
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience – preferred.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time.
    • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
    • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

    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.

    Competitive

    Frankfurt, Germany

    The Client

    Datacenter People is working with the largest global provider of cloud and carrier neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions.

    What the Job Involves

    • Stakeholder Communication.
    • Contract Management.
    • Quality Assurance.
    • Manage the cost change process and negotiate best pricing in partnership with cross functional/matrixed team members in cost and schedule. 
    • Manage the schedule and associated risks to ensure reliable and predictable turnover dates. Reporting upward on opportunities, risks, and mitigations to ensure predictable delivery of capacity. 
    • Accountable for the development of cost savings solutions and early identification of project savings/underruns to ensure target values are maintained which providing predictable delivery of capacity to the business. 
    • Lead and mentor the construction team by providing guidance and support. 
    • Promote and model an attitude of continuous improvement, partnership, and teamwork in behaviours and communications.

    We’re Looking for Someone Who

    • 10+ years’ experience working construction project management, preferably in data centers.
    • Strong background in Project Management methodologies.
    • Experience in managing a construction project. 
    • Experience with the design and deployment of technical electrical and mechanical systems (electrical or mechanical background. 
    • Experience in Continuous Process Improvement and defining and managing associated metrics and KPIs. 
    • Experience in data centres or a similar mission critical environment is considered a significant advantage though not essential this will be a key consideration should multiple candidates be assessed for suitability. 
    • Experience of working in a European multi-cultural environment.
    • Highly proficient in spoken and written English (C1 or C2 level of CEFR).
    • Good German language skills (B2 level of CEFR). 

    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.
     

    Competitive

    Brussels, Belgium
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is recruiting for a company dedicated to prefabricated modular data centers, with an installed base of 600 units ranging from cable landing stations, repeater stations to disaster recovery sites, covering all-in-one prefabricated data centers, modular utility platforms composed of IT modules and facilities modules, tailor-made as well as co-developed solutions.

    What the Job Involves

    • Organising the workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
    • Controlling production to prevent problems and solve them if necessary.  
    • Monitoring and evaluating the performance of production personnel.
    • Determine the amount of resources needed (personnel, machines, etc.) and ensure that these resources are available. 
    • Approval of maintenance work, purchase of equipment, etc.  
    • Ensuring that the output meets quality standards and in line with the promised delivery time. 
    • Ensuring that his/her department makes the products in accordance with the production records. 
    • Enforce health and safety precautions. 
    • Search for efficiency improvements and implement them. 
    • Reporting and budget management of production costs on a frequent basis. 
    • Reporting to senior management.
    • Day-to-day management of production.
    • Creation and updating of the production schedule based on the released work orders. 
    • Defining the needs of personnel and machines. 
    • Monitoring production efficiency, checking registered production times. 
    • Participate in studies of method / productivity / organisation / layout 
    • Reporting production statistics. 
    • Recruiting, onboarding, and training new employees. 
    • Maintaining safety, including VCA.  

    We’re Looking for Someone Who

    • Higher (non) university level or equivalent through experience.
    • Proven experience as a production team lead. 
    • MS Office en ERP software. 
    • Understanding Quality Standards and Health & Safety Regulations.
    • Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts. 
    • Languages: fluent Dutch and French, good knowledge of English  
    • Lean management. 

    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.

    Competitive

    Manassas, Northern Virginia
     
    The Client

    Datacenter People is partnering with one of the world's leading data center operators, delivering digital infrastructure to scale the world's most innovative companies, through a comprehensive suite of wholesale, colocation, build-to-suit, and powered shell solutions.

    What The Job Involves

    • Implement and follow the standardized culture of always working safely across all STACK data centers.  
    • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.  
    • Tracking and trending operational characteristics.  
    • Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes  
    • Work with the Critical Operations Manager to complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule  
    • Assist with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with site management to resolve site issues based on agreed-upon priorities.  
    • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.  
    • Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages  
    • Follow direction from data center management regarding the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency  
    • Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades  
    • Navigate and utilize a CMMS system.  
    • Use developed procedures to solve problems  
    • Assist in asset and consumable inventory management.  
    • Responsible for the tracking and proper labeling of all equipment per established procedures.  
    • Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.  
    • Incident escalation, response, and follow-up report writing  
    • Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues.  
    • Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center  
    • Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.  
    • The job may require taking on on-call duties outside of normal working hours.  
    • Taking on other duties as required by STACK. 

    We're Looking For Someone With

    • High school diploma or equivalent.  
    • Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a data center or other related mission-critical operations role.  
    • Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software  
    • Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.  
    • Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment. These include, but are not limited to UPS, Transformers, PDU’s, RPP’s, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, STS, ATS, and Pre-action systems.  
    • Strong knowledge of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.  
    • Familiarity and experience in data center trending and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based site monitoring systems.  
    • United States Navy Nuclear Engineering – preferred.   
    • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience – preferred.  
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, reach or feel objects, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, see at close range, and hear for extended periods of time. 
    • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  
    • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.  
    • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.  

    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