Energy Centre Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
Energy Centre Engineering Manager (Mechanical)
Echelon Data Centres is an international data centre infrastructure developer providing large-scale assets to support the growing global demand for data and computing resource – sustainably, responsibly and with due regard for the environment.
To support our growing international management team, Echelon is now recruiting an Energy Centre Engineering Manager to manage all aspects of on-site generation and power provision activities on our DUB10 site in Clondalkin, Dublin.
Reporting to the Campus Manager, the successful candidate will:
Provide leadership across the entire [campus] from a power provision perspective – interact with other disciplines including site selection, design and sales to ensure successful delivery of overall company goals.
Review, input and support all elements of the power infrastructure design process.
Interface with the project delivery team in terms of commissioning and operational readiness for all elements of the Echelon power delivery infrastructure.
In conjunction with the Campus Manager, the Energy Centre Engineering Manager will:
Devise and implement the Operations and Facility Management Strategy for all elements of power provision, including on site generation and grid imported power with a focus on continuous improvement, industry best practice, preventative and predictive maintenance.
Manage all third parties involved in the delivery of power services to the data centre facilities.
Take responsibility for delivery, management and reporting of all elements of Echelon’s power provision operational service levels to our data centre facilities.
Manage suppliers, define and maintain standards, KPIs, dashboards and reporting mechanisms to ensure Echelon is fully compliant with all power provision service levels.
Manage Capex and Opex budgets.
Oversee all elements of equipment maintenance, advise on upgrades and servicing requirements.
Be responsible for risk identification, mitigation and management across Echelon’s power provision infrastructure.
Candidate Profile
At least 8 years’ experience in an Energy Centre manager role (or similar) with firsthand experience of the operations and facility management of a grid scale power generation facility.
Thorough understanding of all elements of power provision infrastructure.
Proven track record in effective third party and vendor management.
Strong communicator with proven experience providing reports and updates to various stakeholder groups - both internal and external.
While predominantly based on site or at Echelon head office (Dublin 18), the successful candidate must be able to undertake domestic and international travel when required.
Honours degree in engineering or related field is desirable.
This is a full time, permanent role and comes with an attractive remuneration package.