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Critical Facilities Data Center Manager. Job in Plain City Gr8Jobs
Job Description
The Data Center Facilities Manager leads operations of critical power, cooling, and life-safety systems in a mission-critical AWS data center. This role manages a 24x7 team of engineering technicians, coordinates third-party vendors, and oversees maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response for electrical and mechanical infrastructure. The manager helps ensure very high uptime, controls operating costs, and serves as an on-call leader for after-hours issues in a secure facility environment. Responsibilities Oversee operation and maintenance of data center electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems to meet uptime targets. Lead and develop a 24x7 team of engineering technicians, including scheduling and performance oversight. Troubleshoot and coordinate response to incidents affecting critical infrastructure, including after-hours on-call support. Manage third-party vendors and ensure work meets safety, quality, and service-level expectations. Monitor and control facilities operating budgets, seeking cost-effective reliability improvements. Use schematics, building drawings, and automation systems to plan and verify maintenance and repairs. Ensure compliance with safety procedures and support physically demanding site work when needed. Required Skills Critical facility operations management Electrical power systems (generators, UPS, switchgear, PDUs) HVAC and mechanical systems (CRACs, chillers, cooling towers) Root cause analysis and incident management Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics Vendor and contractor management Budgeting and cost control for facilities Building automation and monitoring systems Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) Safety procedures and working at heights / lifting
