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Digital Realty

Global data center REIT with interconnection

Essential Infrastructure Manager

Facilities ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeAshburn, VA, USA$150k - $162k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Comprehensive knowledge of large-scale data centers, including mechanical and fire protection infrastructure.
  • Thorough understanding of building automation systems used to operate and control mechanical plant infrastructure.
  • Five years of facility management or facility engineering experience in a high-reliability data center environment.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, preferably Microsoft Project, Visio, or AutoCAD.
  • Advanced written communication and technical writing skills.
  • Ability to solve complex problems using analysis and technical and organizational expertise to develop solutions.
  • Ability to create consensus around new ideas and initiatives.
  • Ability to identify industry trends and articulate their implications for data center operations.
  • Ability to solicit feedback to ensure activities and deliverables meet expectations.
  • Ability to identify opportunities to increase efficiency.
  • Strong written and verbal command of English.
  • Ability and willingness to respond to emails after hours in an emergency.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and management for day-to-day operations of a large-scale data center mechanical plant while maintaining high reliability and availability.
  • Schedule, coordinate, and participate in significant planned and emergency facility maintenance.
  • Ensure facility maintenance is performed using controlled, proven methods that preserve uninterrupted integrity of critical loads.
  • Develop operating and maintenance strategies to ensure continuous availability of critical systems.
  • Develop and update preventative and predictive maintenance programs for essential equipment.
  • Coordinate and inspect services performed by outsourced vendors.
  • Manage costs and budgets for the Essential Infrastructure Department and its operations.
  • Maintain an environment of diligence to policies and established processes.
  • Ensure best practices and standards are adopted and enforced.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for innovation.
  • Establish and cultivate relationships with key internal and external contacts.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a two-year Technical Degree is preferred.
  • Microsoft Project, Visio, or AutoCAD experience is preferred.

About the Company

Digital Realty

Global data center REIT with interconnection

Digital Realty Trust owns and operates a global network of data centers and leases space to thousands of customers, providing essential real estate infrastructure for the digital economy. Its offerings include wholesale, hyperscale, and retail colocation spaces, plus interconnection services that let tenants directly connect to cloud providers and networks within the data center ecosystem; customers sign long-term leases to ensure stable revenue. The PlatformDIGITAL platform ties its facilities together to support multi-cloud workloads and data movement across locations. The company differentiates itself with a large, multi-continent footprint, a history of strategic acquisitions, and emphasis on sustainability through renewable energy use and green funding. Its goal is to enable scalable, interconnected digital infrastructure for customers while expanding its own portfolio and services.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
2004

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