Principle Commissioning Manager EMEA

ABOUT VANTAGE DATA CENTERS

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

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 six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, 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. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially, through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe.

CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT

The Construction team is responsible for the management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering along the way.  Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget.  Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight.  One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process.  When compared to external resources, our internal team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals.  This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Commissioning of a new data centre is one of the most crucial aspects in determining the success of the overall project. Ensuring industry leading best practices are executed successfully on all our technical infrastructure brings confidence to not only the Operations dept , but to the entire business and our customers.

Vantage is looking for a driven expert to ensure that current best practices are executed successfully and continually improved upon, with the objective to deliver the design intent with zero potential concerns in a safe, effective and efficient manner.

Working with SME commissioning agents and VDC construction Managers across EMEA, you will manage the scope of activities, evaluate schedules, witness key commissioning milestones, create and report on KPI’s,  and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders.

Coordination and translation of requirements from Vantage’s internal subject matter experts ensures long term operational sustainability is preserved while driving towards optimized construction delivery

DUTIES

• Instruct, Manage and Monitor our SME commissioning agents to deliver continuous high quality success to our projects through standardized processes and continual improvement.
• Development, standardization, and management of the overall commissioning program to ensure that projects are commissioned the same way every time (drive for standardization that reduces cycle time and cost)
• Development of project tools, processes, & procedures that ensure the “perfect project” is launched every time (execute, refine, repeat)
• Manage 3rd Party Commissioning agents and hold them accountable for successful commissioning of the projects
• Define and develop key business engagement process that enables the leadership team to make quicker decisions (present things in a way so that all leadership has to say is “yes”)
• Contribute in the development of a comprehensive QA/QC program that prevents problems from occurring, and also identifies risks early in the project life cycle (prevent problems and catch problems sooner)
• Actively engage with all peer level team members to develop and partner with the development of the bullet points above (includes Operations, Operations Engineering, Procurement, Design Engineering,)
• Create relevant KPI’s that highlight performance and quality of projects and commissioning agents

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechanical or controls required
• >4 years of experience in Data Centre commissioning required
• Experience with live operations within a data centre an added benefit
• Data Centre, high-tech, or rapid growth industry experience is strongly preferred, but not required

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.

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.

 Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

 Throughout the year, the advantages of being part of the Vantage team are evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

 Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer