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Manager, Chief Engineer, Taiwan

Lead the development of a zero-downtime maintenance program for mission-critical data center systems
Taipei, Taiwan
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Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers

A global provider of hyperscale data center campuses with a focus on sustainability and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.

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Manager, Chief Engineer

The Manager, Chief Engineer will be responsible for continued and uninterrupted operation of raised floor 24/7/365 in a large Tier III data center campus to include all equipment and spaces up to the PDU at the customer level. The Manager will manage scheduled and corrective maintenance, system repairs, testing, equipment commissioning and all critical facility start up and continuing operations.

The Manager, Chief Engineer will manage and lead a team of Senior Level Specialists (Electrical and Mechanical) and Facility Technicians, as well as all contracted maintenance and repair teams working onsite in the facility. The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees, and will report directly to the Director of Operations and coordinate activities with the Director of Engineering.

This position will be based on-site in one of our data center campuses.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Oversee and supervise the efficient 24/7/365 operation of the facility equipment and systems.
  • Strive toward a goal of zero down-time in operations by virtue of reliable system performance.
  • Extensive customer service focus and interaction: evaluate all equipment and system operations, to include providing customers with engineering analysis, recommendations for improvement and energy efficiency methods.
  • Leadership and management of all assigned personnel, to include developing/conducting performance appraisals, training plans, counseling and mentoring.
  • Coordination, oversight and quality assurance supervision of maintenance and service repairs on all critical facility and building engineering systems.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved MOPs and the Vantage's Mission Critical Facility work rules.
  • Utilizes the current CMMS program to administer and refine an effective preventative maintenance plan tailored to the facility.
  • Monitor and supervise subcontracted maintenance and repair projects, evaluating work performance and providing recommendations for utilizing in-house support whenever practical.
  • Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation.
  • Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation and training of SOP/EOP/MOPs for equipment and systems throughout the data center campus.
  • Run the site industrial safety program; assuring compliance with company policies, federal, state and local safety regulations.
  • Manage the site Lock-out / Tag-out program, strictly adhering to OSHA regulations.
  • Prepare operating and repair budgets, coordinating requirements with the Operations and Engineering Directors.
  • Oversee the purchasing of parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget. Ensure adequate spare parts are maintained to allow expeditious repairs.
  • Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
  • Conduct oversight of system testing and quality assurance documentation after major system repairs and/or maintenance to ensure compliance with EPA/environmental guidelines as well as local and state regulations.
  • Maintain and improve the site reliability program, identifying areas of concern that could develop into future problems.
  • Develop and maintain the site training program for technicians and other staff personnel on facility equipment and systems.
  • Perform other services determined necessary to maintain and operate all mission critical related infrastructure in an approved manner.
  • Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum ten years of "hands on" maintenance/repair/installation/commissioning level experience in mission-critical facilities (mechanical and/or electrical), including experience with mission-critical infrastructure, or in a related industrial/engineering.
  • At least two years of leadership/management experience - proven experience in project management, meeting deadlines, directing a maintenance department, and managing and developing staff in mission-critical infrastructure environments.
  • Possess complete understanding and working knowledge of 2N Data Center/Critical Facility infrastructure, systems, operations, maintenance and emergency responses.
  • Strong Technical Writing skills and experience; as well as creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOP/EOP/SOPs for critical facilities equipment, to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements.
  • Excellent customer service experience with the ability and desire to engage customers at the site to explain infrastructure or engineering related concepts, methods of improvement or explaining emergency procedures.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain constant interaction with supervisors and managers, as well as technicians in order to maintain awareness of critical facility activities.
  • Experience developing budgets, future plans, capital investments and repair projects with management and coordinating financial requests up to the CEO level as well as training subordinates to remain within budget.
  • Must be open to long hours, weekend, rotating shifts, and subject to calls during hours away from plant (24/7).
  • Potential managers must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
  • Travel is expected to be minimal, up to 5% for training.

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.

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Manager, Chief Engineer, Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan
Engineering
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A global provider of hyperscale data center campuses with a focus on sustainability and scalable IT infrastructure solutions.