Job Summary 

• As the Assistant Manager of the New Data Centre FR16 Critical Facilities Team, you will lead a team of skilled professionals, ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our critical infrastructure. This role requires strong leadership, in-depth knowledge of critical facilities management, and extensive experience in building infrastructure, including UPS, HVAC, generators, BMS, electrical, and mechanical installations. You will play a key role in personnel management, project coordination, vendor oversight, and incident management. 

Responsibilities 

Leadership & Team Management 

• Provide effective leadership and direct supervision to a team of professional individual contributors, ensuring alignment with operational goals. 

• Manage personnel matters, including hiring, performance reviews, coaching, development, and positioning, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. 

Critical Infrastructure & Project Management 

• Oversee the planning, coordination, budgeting, and implementation of resources for critical infrastructure projects and maintenance. 

• Apply your extensive knowledge in UPS, HVAC, generators, BMS, electrical, and mechanical installations to ensure the reliability and efficiency of the data center's operations. 

• Provide strategic input and guidance on budget management and site capacity planning, ensuring optimal resource utilization. 

Customer Satisfaction 

• Enhance customer satisfaction by responding promptly to customer requests and maintaining high service standards. 

• Conduct regular meetings with customers to review current operational activities and address any concerns. 

Vendor & Contractor Management 

• Oversee and manage vendor and contractor activities, ensuring all work is completed to meet or exceed Equinix’s standards. 

• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards, leveraging your critical facilities expertise. 

Testing & Incident Management 

• Lead start-up tests and commissioning processes, ensuring all systems function correctly and documenting any issues. 

• Take charge of incident management, coordinating activities and guiding on-site staff to resolve issues effectively and efficiently. 

Requirements 

• Proven experience in supervising and leading technical staff in a critical facilities environment. 

• Extensive knowledge of building infrastructure systems, including UPS, HVAC, generators, BMS, electrical, and mechanical installations. 

• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to oversee complex projects from inception to completion. 

• Expertise in vendor management, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage incidents with calm and efficiency. 
   

• B2 or above German and English proficiency is a must for this role.

What We Offer 

• An unlimited employment contract 

• 30 days of vacation per year 

• Compensation for overtime or time off in lieu 

• Company pension contributions and retirement benefits 

• Subsidy for the use of public transportation and lunch 

• Job bike 

• Partial coverage of gym or sports club membership fees 

• Company stock program 

• Sports events and company activities 

• Work clothing 

• Great colleagues and a corporate culture where it's fun to contribute energy and initiative