Data Center Facility Operations Specialist

DescriptionKforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Facility Operations Specialist (Non-IT) I in Herndon, VA.Summary:The Data Center Facility Operations Specialist will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Facility Operations within a Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.Responsibilities:* Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures* Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance* Work with managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency* Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical facilities systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.* Serve as first escalation point for all facilities related issues for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) items* Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center through the use of detailed technical procedures* Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work* Performance and oversight of maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center through the use of detailed technical procedures* Manage and respond to ticketing queue based on ticket priority and assessed risk to our customersRequirements* Bachelor's degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) degree* 0-2 years of relevant work experience* 0-2 years of management experience* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Strong leadership and organizational skills* Strong attention to detail* Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications:* Electrical and/or HVAC trade certifications or 2+ years of data center or mission critical facilities (example: hospital, military facility, public safety facility, etc.) experience* Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cablingJob TypeContractCompensation28 - $32