Manager, Automation Operations, EMEA

Vantage Data Centers, Baneswell, Casnewydd - Newport

Manager, Automation Operations, EMEA

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Vantage Data Centers, Baneswell, Casnewydd - Newport

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 11 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 77d4328873a04f578f21467397432ddd

Full Job Description

  • Team Leadership:
  • Grow, develop, and manage the Automation Operations team in the EMEA region.
  • Foster a collaborative environment, working on-site, both locally and globally, during project design, construction, and operational phases.
  • BMS Controls Management:
  • Support the commissioning and maintenance of BMS Controls Packages across all buildings in EMEA.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical control systems issues during incidents, collaborating with the Site Operations Team(s).
  • Ensure timely resolution of BMS-related issues in Operational Buildings through effective consultant management.
  • Implement industry best practices for BMS maintenance across EMEA Data Centers.
  • Operational Support:
  • Handle on-call escalations, change management, and maintenance requests impacting the BMS/BAS (Building Automation System) in all Vantage-operated buildings.
  • Coordinate integration support schedules, allowing sufficient time for programming, testing, and commissioning of mission-critical control systems.
  • Collaboration and Project Execution
  • Collaborate with stakeholders from Design Engineering, IT, and Construction teams during projects.
  • Work closely with the Site Operations team to sustain existing automation architecture.
  • Facilitate a smooth transition from the Delivery Automation team to the Operations Automation team.
  • Ensure a comprehensive system handover process, including documentation and knowledge transfer, prior to successful handover.
  • Execute integration-related projects in live and operational facilities.
  • Duties
  • Quality Standards: Drive the implementation of rigorous quality standards for all aspects of automation delivery, from initial concept to final commissioning and handover.
  • Continuous Improvement: Continually evolve automation systems to enhance efficiency, productivity, and optimize specifications for building automation design and development.

    Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline).
  • Proven experience in managing automation systems, preferably within data center environments.
  • Strong understanding of BMS Controls Systems and their impact on operational efficiency.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot critical control system issues.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work across teams and regions.

    À PROPOS DE VANTAGE DATA CENTERS
  • Vantage s'engage à être un lieu de travail d'inclusion, d'équité, de respect et d'acceptation. Nous célébrons la diversité et cherchons intentionnellement des occasions d'apprendre des expériences de chacun. Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente dans six marchés en Amérique du Nord et six en Europe, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d'efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l'exige. Vantage connaît une croissance exponentielle grâce à ses installations nouvelles jumelées à ses acquisitions à travers l'Amérique du Nord et l'Europe. Reliability Engineering, Automation Team The Reliability Engineering Team ensure the Vantage Data Centers are the best in class for availability and reliability in the industry to enable our customers to operate their business with full confidence in our operational capabilities. To be successful we must ensure the overall health of all critical systems across Vantage global facilities and ensure the staff operating these facilities are trained to the highest standard. Role Overview As the Manager of Automation Operations for the EMEA region, you will play a crucial role in leading the development and optimization of automation systems within Vantage facilities. Your focus will be on enhancing the quality, robustness, and consistency of Building Management System (BMS) Controls Systems in Operational Data Centers. By managing our control systems, you contribute directly to our business success and that of our customers. Your work will prevent excursions that could lead to contractual penalties triggered by Service Level Agreement (SLA) breaches.