Our client is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Advisor to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in the development of innovative data center solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned data center professional with extensive experience operating large-scale, mission-critical facilities and a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert advisory support for data center research, development, and product innovation initiatives.
- Review facility plans, designs, specifications, and engineering documentation to ensure operational efficiency, maintainability, and reliability.
- Conduct site visits, facility inspections, and operational assessments of existing and proposed data center environments.
- Develop and enhance engineering, maintenance, and operational procedures for data center facilities.
- Evaluate Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and provide recommendations to optimize performance and resilience.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to understand technical and business requirements, translating them into functional design criteria and operational standards.
- Identify operational risks and recommend best practices for reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and lifecycle management.
- Provide leadership and guidance on data center operations, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Qualifications
- Extensive experience operating and managing large-scale data center facilities in a leadership or senior operational role.
- Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including critical Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
- Proven experience developing and implementing maintenance programs, operational procedures, and engineering standards.
- Ability to conduct technical reviews, inspections, and assessments of mission-critical facilities.
- Strong understanding of data center design principles, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions.
- Experience supporting engineering teams, product development initiatives, or infrastructure design projects is highly desirable.
Preferred Background
- Experience in hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data center environments.
- Familiarity with reliability engineering, facility commissioning, and operational readiness programs.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends within the data center industry, including sustainability, energy efficiency, and innovative cooling solutions.