Shift Manager

About DayOne Data Centers

DayOne Data Centers is a Singapore-headquartered global digital infrastructure platform that develops and operates next-generation data centers across Asia Pacific and Europe. Trusted by leading hyperscalers and businesses, the company engineers, builds, and operates high-capacity, AI-ready campuses with speed, scale, and reliability.

Job Summary

We are developing and building our first datacenter in Koria, Kouvola, in partnership with Hyperco, initial phases planned to be commissioned by the end of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to join the team at an early stage, working on a mission-critical facility developed through joint venture that combines strong local expertise with a global hyperscale platform.  
 

As a Shift Manager you are responsible for ensuring data centre facilities' efficient and reliable operation. You’ll be managing shift teams, overseeing equipment inspections, analysing system interfaces, and ensuring the accuracy of shift handovers. You will also focus on training, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, and effective incident management.

We operate in a 24/7 environment. This is not a shift role, but occasional out-of-hours response and coverage will be required. 
 

Key Responsibilities 
 

Team Ownership

• Arrange and supervise the work of the entire shift team to ensure smooth operations. 

Equipment and Data Review

• Review facility equipment inspections conducted by the shift team and verify related operational data. 

• Oversee on-site shift handover data, including a preliminary analysis of events, faults, equipment operation modes, capacity, redundancy, and alarm analysis to ensure accuracy. 

Systems Analysis

• Perform daily analysis of interface display and usage issues in BMS, BA, high-voltage monitoring, inspection PDA, and data centre management systems. 

• Provide improvement suggestions for weak current and BMS systems. 

Training and SOP Compliance

• Regularly practice and train according to the plan formulated by the shift leads, starting with professional classification and equipment operation. 

• Summarize and assess training results and verify the execution of SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOP (Emergency Operating Procedures). 

Incident Management

• Record and analyse abnormal duty reports and the handling of abnormal situations. 

• Summarize reasons and solutions and generalize successful emergency handling experiences for broader application. 

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field 

• +3 years of experience in data centre operations or similar operations and maintenance roles 

• Familiarity with the daily maintenance of UPS, generators, chiller units, and other systems. 

• In-depth knowledge of the configuration, distribution, and usage of power distribution systems, including high and low-voltage distribution systems, UPS, chillers and fire protection. 

• Fault diagnosis and emergency handling capabilities. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills. 

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team. 

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Finnish is a plus.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment. 

• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style. 

Why Join DayOne?

• Be a part of a company scaling fast in a booming industry. 

• Work on an international stage with global leaders. 

• Shape your career in a culture that values curiosity, agility, and bold thinking. 

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.