Manager, Automation Operations, NA

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.

Automation Systems Group

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps lead these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. In addition to design and construction, we are also responsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations.

Position Overview

This role can be 100% remote or reside in one of our data center locations.

Vantage is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented, hands-on Automation Operations Manager to lead building automation efforts for existing data center Building Automation Systems. The Automation Operations Manager will lead a team of automation specialist to troubleshoot, calibrate and maintain all aspects of our building automation systems across all North America Campuses.

• Work closely with Operations management to establish priorities, resolve technical problems, and maintain standardized documentation

• Lead implementation support for company building automation systems & process data collection systems.

• Provide leadership to enhance organizational capability through training, mentorship and operational support, and drive a cross functional high-performance work team environment, including plant and regional operational technical resources, engineering, and IT.

• Lead and facilitate a collaborative environment to include internal resources and external vendors / consultants to deliver operational and project support to our datacenter operations teams

• Develop detailed project plans and complete projects on time, in scope and budget that support operations goals and improve operational capability.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads Automation Operations projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company

• Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for IT/OT systems, including network implementation, PLC's and field devices, and IT systems.

• Manage internal and external resources to deliver the highest quality, first class service to operations and other customers.

• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and root cause analysis to effectively resolve issues and deliver sustainable solutions while enhancing resource capability.

• Facilitate and support the numerous control systems within Operations, collaborating with Engineering, IT, Operations and Corporate management and vendor resources

• Provide leadership and management of staff in all the above areas to include all supervision, performance management, career development, and all other personnel related functions.

Duties

• Collaborate with members of the Design Engineering and Construction team during projects, as well as members of the Reliability Engineering and Site Operations teams

• Develops and carries out implementation plans for the automation upgrades for existing facilities.

• Develops task prioritization and scheduling for allocating resources and maintenance timelines

• Lead our Manage Engine ticketing system to schedule work based on Operations request

• Handle on call schedules, Pager Duty, for Automation system personnel

• Develops and maintains standard communication and technical documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.)

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in managing and supporting controls and automation

• Data Center project experience preferred but not required

• Proven success in Operations Management

• Experience leading a team of automation specialist to provide control system solutions

• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint

• Travel required is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Additional Details

• This role can be 100% remote or reside in one of our data center locations.

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!

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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

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!