About this opportunity
DataBank Holdings, Ltd. lists this Regional Director, Data Centers opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DataBank enables the world's largest enterprises, technology, and content providers to consistently deploy and manage their infrastructure, applications, and data on the right platform, at the right time, in the right place. Our colocation and edge infrastructure footprint consists of 60+ data centers and 20 interconnection hubs in 29 markets, on-ramps to an ecosystem of cloud providers, and a modular edge data center platform with virtually unlimited reach.
DataBank is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our work culture at DataBank does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veterans' status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Regional Director Data Centers will be responsible for efficient operations and all other aspects of several data centers within a specified geographic area.
Responsibilities
Required to be onsite during core business hours
Management of multiple Data Center Managers (DCMs) or Lead Data Center Technicians (DCTs) with responsibilities for the operations and maintenance of facilities, installations and client demands in multiple Data Centers
Tracking of key metrics and KPI's of Operations teams tasks and responses
Assurance that all key facility infrastructure and security monitoring systems are operational
Escalation of any system, process or administrative issues across various/all departments within the organization
Track Preventative Maintenance schedules ensuring equipment remains in proper working condition and Databank meets its commitments to maintain our various Data Center certifications/compliances (SOC, SSAE-18 etc.)
Ensure Policies and Procedures are met and consistent amongst all DCMs as well as all sites
Ensure safety rules and procedures are followed. Ensure that Company property is in safe and operational condition to achieve the best working conditions possible for all employees
Ensure security rules and procedures are followed
Plan and implement a continual work schedule to maintain staffing levels of data centers
Oversee contractor's performance and skills are in line with producing the desired outcome. To ensure that all DCMs inspect outside contractor/ vendors work upon completion and ensures that standards of workmanship and safety are maintained
Track and resolve all 'exceptions' found during PM activities. And report back to the respective departmental groups of work being completed and forward all paperwork to the appropriate individuals for record keeping
Build and maintain a strong relationship with customers/clients
Provide focus on plans to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction on Capex/Opex, PUE, End of Life equipment, system enhancements, etc
Manages/evaluates PUE at the facility via the BMS system to ensure facility is operating efficiently
Ensures training of all DCTs to understand the functionality of the BMS system so they can react accordingly to any unexpected issue at the site
Handles departmental resource planning and budgeting
Metrics Management
Overtime management
Task/productivity trending
PM completions
Well versed in best practice DC Operations procedures
Ability to identify, construct and deploy new policy & procedures
Process development skills
Have the experience to plan and execute on DC operational technical training
Solid background in Incident Response Procedures
Effective communicator to keep several sites and staffs working and following standard policy & procedures
Confident decision maker and motivator that engender confidence with a technical DC operations staff
Budget and planning experience
Confident presenter to client base
Project completions
Project closures
Quality Assurance tracking
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferred or equivalent experience
Experience leading managers
Fantastic written and verbal communication
Strong understanding of all data center components including HVAC, UPS, servers, etc.
Data Center background, preferred
Benefits
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Packages
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Insurance
Life Insurance
401k with company match
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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