- Company Name
- Thrive
- Job Title
- Data Centre Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title: Data Centre Manager
Role Summary: Lead the end‑to‑end operation of a 1MW data centre, merging strategic facility oversight with hands‑on engineering. Drive reliability, uptime, and safety for all critical DC assets, while coordinating vendor activities, on‑call support, and client integrations.
Expectations: • 3–5 years of data centre or senior DC facilities engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong knowledge of electrical distribution, HVAC, fire detection/suppression, access control, and data centre design standards.
• Proven ability to manage on‑call rotations and respond to emergency incidents.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and client‑service skills.
• Understanding of health & safety, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain critical DC equipment: UPS, PDUs, batteries, generators, AC units, air handlers, pumps, fire systems, access control, alarms, cameras.
- Schedule and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance with vendors/contractors.
- Conduct routine generator testing, facility walk‑throughs, and meet‑me room inspections.
- Install, configure and document cross‑connects from meet‑me to customer cabinets; oversee rack installations.
- Develop, update, and enforce policies, procedures, and processes for facility operations.
- Review branch circuit monitoring reports; address billing and power‑reduction issues.
- Manage contract administration, vendor onboarding, and client visits.
- Liaise with site security and build compliance with codes, regulations, and company directives.
- Perform physical risk and fire‑risk assessments; ensure mitigation actions are implemented.
- Maintain cleanliness, ergonomics, and safety of building infrastructure.
Required Skills:
- Technical proficiency in electrical distribution (UPS, PDUs, batteries), HVAC, fire suppression, and security systems.
- Facility management, vendor management, and procurement acumen.
- Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and troubleshooting abilities.
- High‑level organisational and communication skills; effective client and peer interaction.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform on‑call duties.
- Knowledge of health & safety regulations, risk assessment, and safety‑first culture.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred).
- Certifications such as Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP), Electrical Systems Engineer (qualifying), or Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) are desirable.