Site Deployment Engineer, APAC

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Reliability Engineering Department is responsible for the overall operational health of critical systems and Site Operations formalized best practices.  This responsibility includes evaluating and improving the reliability and performance of existing critical infrastructure, sustaining equipment operational availability through maintenance programming, and providing technical support to the Site Operations Teams, as well as providing systems reliability and maintainability feedback to the Design Engineering teams for future design considerations.

The Operations Deployment Coordinator is responsible for facilitating seamless transitions of new data centers to Site Operations teams and ensuring Operational Readiness at Site Turnover from Construction. Requirements for this position include an understanding of data center facility operations, data center operating best practices, and understanding of site critical systems. This position is highly cross-functional and interfaces peer teams in Engineering, Construction, Business Operations, Site Operations, requiring engagement at multiple levels of management throughout the company.  This role requires strong organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively with various teams and stakeholders.

• Act as a key point of contact coordinating Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Business Operations, and Site Operations teams to seamlessly transition new data centers to Site Operations.

• Participate in the recruitment, staffing, onboarding, and training of new Operations teams at greenfield sites, contributing to the effective operational launch of these locations.

• Ensure complete program level Operations protocols, procedures, and standards are in place for newly built facilities to achieve Operational Readiness.

• Ensure quality of Commissioning and Facility Acceptance necessary to deliver a technically sound facility to Site Operations.

• Maintain communication and collaborate with stakeholders during all phases of a new data center build.

• Manage schedules and facilitate cross team engagement keeping pace with Construction delivery dates.

• Ensure timely completion of Ops Site Deployment quality control checklists and Site Start-Up processes.

• Compile Procedures (MOP, SOP, EOP Templates) for Site Start Up across all Sites in deployment and adapt MOP, SOP, EOP templates to Site Specifics.

• Ensure the readiness of Operations Support spaces including Tool shop, Critical Spares storage spaces.

• Ensure the site is safe to operate with Safey Protocols, Safety Equipment, a Signage in place.

• Ensure Billing System Readiness and cross functional contributions are fully coordinated.

• Ensure Asset Management Systems are in place and Site Equipment is fully accounted for including Warranty and Spare Parts information.

• Ensure CMMS is fully populated with equipment data and maintenance scheduling plans.

• Ensure the Site Security Systems are fully deployed at Site Turnover.

• Ensure Site Operators are fully trained and ready to operate and maintain critical systems.

• Ensure Permits, Licenses, Agreements are in place to facilitate Operations.

• Ensure 3rd party maintenance suppliers and contract agreements are set-up prior to Site Turnover.

• Support site mobilization including procuring spares, tools, and consumables.

• Evaluate site operating demands and provide operator staffing recommendations and support hiring and onboarding of Site Operations teams.

• Conduct reviews of turnover documentations such as O&M's, as built & record drawings, permits, certificates, and warranty documents.

• Perform site walks and site turnover walks to ensure Operational Readiness requirements are met.

• Share lessons learned that have been captured for consideration/mitigation in future builds.

• Coordinate and facilitate the formal transfer of site responsibility from Construction to Operations.

• 5+ years of experience in a technical role in Critical Facilities Operations or Maintenance Operations with exposure to mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.

• Or 5+ Years of experience in industrial Construction or Commissioning in a technical capacity.

• Or 5+ years of Project Management experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.

• Excellent time management and organizational skills and the ability to define these areas for other teams and team members.

• Ability to create teams from various departments and work in a high-level collaborative environment while promoting a teamwork mentality.

• The ability to initiate, drive and deliver projects, and communicate plans and findings to internal customers and stakeholders.

• Japanese language skills will be a plus, as this role involves day-to-day communication with our Japanese site operation team

• Ability to travel up to 25% of total work time.

• Ability to travel internationally in APAC. 

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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