Regional Manager, Data Center Operations (LATAM)

at  EdgeConneX

Led by an experienced management team and supported by a strong investor group, including large and experienced institutions and strategic partners, EdgeConneX offers a dynamic, fast-paced work environment where we are bringing flexibility, proximity, power, and connectivity to some of the world’s key businesses. With major offices in Herndon, Denver, and Amsterdam, we have a global footprint and a unified team of employees committed to providing a premier customer experience and delivering the full spectrum of data center solutions, from core to edge, like no other data center provider can do.
Focused on driving innovation and helping our customers define and deliver their own unique vision for the Edge, at any scale, in any market worldwide, for any requirement, we are building tomorrow’s data center infrastructure, today for some of the world’s most demanding Network, Content, and Cloud customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables.
• Superb ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Superb ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance/input from peers.
• Strong and effective team player in working with various disciplines and peer groups; can cover all gamut of tasks required to ‘getting a job done’.
• A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
• Ability to respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and the general public.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• 5+ years of experience in facility operations or engineering functions.
• Familiarity with Vertiv power and mechanical equipment, Square-D switchgear and MTU, Cummins or Caterpillar generators desired.
• Significant data center operations experience, to include detailed knowledge of UPS/PDU/ATS/RPP/CRAC/Generator and Fire/Life Safety systems.
• Experience with multiple PM cycles for Data Center equipment.
• Experience with operational ticketing systems and Method-of-Procedure processes.
• Ability to recommend improvements to dispatch and reporting processes used for contract technical labor.
• Experience with Change Management and CMMS systems.
• The ability to:
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• Comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.

• Write and evaluate maintenance procedures.
• Develop installation standards and project tracking/management documents.
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• Support the Regional Directors in implementing and managing the Preventive Maintenance program at each of our sites and act as on-site lead for any emergency maintenance done at the EDCs.
• Monitor and maintain all building systems and mission critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with the raised floor environment including mechanical, electrical, emergency generators, fire/life safety systems and associated equipment.
• Ensure all customer SLA requirements are met and maintained.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations and customer concerns.
• Work with our computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and other systems to ensure they are up to date and have the correct information.
• Effectively manage, supervise, and evaluate contract technical labor.
• Identifying areas of improvement to our existing facilities, particularly efficiency and PUE.
• Evaluate and improve the security of data center facilities.
• Conduct routine, ongoing assessment of critical system operations.
• Assist with scheduling and execution of preventative maintenance, contracted break-fix maintenance, and general facility maintenance.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
• Travel can be up to 50% of the time.