Manager, Chief Engineer, EMEA

Overview The Manager, Chief Engineer will be responsible for the continued and uninterrupted operation of raised floor 24/7/365 in a large Tier III data center campus, including 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 startup and ongoing operations. The Manager will lead a team of senior level specialists (Electrical and Mechanical) and facility technicians, and coordinate all contracted maintenance and repair teams working onsite. Essential Job Functions Oversee and supervise the efficient 24/7/365 operation of the facility equipment and systems. Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by ensuring reliable system performance. Provide extensive customer service focus and interaction, evaluating all equipment and system operations and providing engineering analysis, recommendations for improvement, and energy‑efficiency methods. Lead and manage all assigned personnel, including performance appraisals, training plans, counseling, and mentoring. Coordinate, supervise, and quality‑assure maintenance and service repairs on all critical facility and building engineering systems, including electrical distribution (12kV and lower), emergency diesel generators, UPS/battery backup systems, HVAC components (chillers, CRACs, cooling towers, package units), BMS infrastructure, fire prevention, and other electro‑mechanical and control equipment. Ensure that all maintenance activities are performed in accordance with approved MOPs and the company’s mission‑critical facility work rules. Utilize the 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 recommending use of in‑house support when practical. Allocate work responsibilities among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods designed for low cost and efficient operation. Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to industry practices and quality levels. Coordinate the development, implementation, and training of SOP/EOP/MOPs for equipment and systems throughout the data center campus, including documentation for new and unsupported equipment. Run the site industrial safety program, ensuring 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 Operations and Engineering Directors. Oversee the purchasing of parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget and maintain adequate spare parts inventory. Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment. Oversee system testing and quality‑assurance documentation after major system repairs and/or maintenance, ensuring compliance with environmental guidelines and local regulations. Maintain and improve the site reliability program, identifying potential future problems. Develop and maintain the site training program for technicians and other staff on facility equipment and systems. Perform other services determined necessary to maintain and operate all mission‑critical infrastructure in an approved manner. Job Requirements Minimum ten years of hands‑on maintenance/repair/installation/commissioning experience in mission‑critical facilities (mechanical and/or electrical). At least two years of leadership/management experience, including project management, meeting deadlines, directing a maintenance department, and developing staff in mission‑critical infrastructure environments. Complete understanding and working knowledge of 2N Data Center/Critical Facility infrastructure, systems, operations, maintenance, and emergency responses. Strong technical writing skills and experience creating, coordinating, updating, and modifying MOP/EOP/SOPs for critical facility equipment. Excellent customer‑service experience with the ability to engage customers on infrastructure or engineering concepts and improvement methods. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain constant interaction with supervisors, managers, and technicians. Experience developing budgets, future plans, capital investments, and repair projects, coordinating financial requests up to senior management. Availability for long hours, weekends, rotating shifts, and on‑call during hours away from the plant (24/7). Successful completion of a background check and drug screen. Minimal travel, up to 5% for training. Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vantage Data Centers Germany GmbH