Assistant Critical Facilities Manager - Northlake, United States - Ascent LLC

Ascent LLC

Verified Company

Northlake, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Ascent, LLC is a leading provider of comprehensive solutions for the planning, design, engineering, development, and operation of data centers and other mission critical facilities. Headquartered in Saint Louis, MO, Ascent specializes in powerful, efficient, and technologically advanced mission critical facilities and offers clients a broad range of delivery models spanning shell & core, build-to-suit, turnkey, and outsourced critical systems operations. Founded in 1998, Ascent provides a full spectrum of fast track services that include project programming, design management, facility assessment, development and construction management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance operations. Today, Ascent focuses on providing clients with innovative solutions and services yielding the highest levels of operational autonomy, efficiency, and control. Ascents clients include some of the most demanding mission critical organizations spanning multiple industries, Fortune 500 firms, and service providers. Our business is growing fast and we are currently seeking a talented _Assistant Critical Facilities Manager _for the operation of a data center facility.

TITLE:

Assistant Critical Facilities Manager

LOCATION:

Northlake, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in providing onsite field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a data center.
Assist in management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center.
Assist in management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).
Report discrepancies and trends to the Critical Facilities Manager, operations team and clients.
Assist in managing preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify backup and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
Assist in overseeing all maintenance schedules and providers.
Provide oncall support (24x7).
Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment.
Oversee and coordinate subcontractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions.
Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
Completes daily inspections.
Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bimonthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annual equipment maintenance.
Selfperform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:
Filter changes
Generator operating tests
UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
Provide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the data center:
Current needs
Longterm objectives and strategic planning
Primary focus shall be on uptime %) and cost saving opportunities
Supported by Ascent Corporate Engineering group
Assist in development and implementation of Ascent's Change Control Program
Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) development
Assist CFM as administrator for onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
Vendor onboarding and familiarization
Safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.
Administrative policies/procedures
Scope of Work standards
Spare parts management
Reporting development
Life Cycle Replacement Strategy

QUALIFICATIONS:

3+ years of experience as an Assistant Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field or other related field preferred.
Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
Knowledge of building automation systems.
Possess Electrical/HVAC certifications (preferred)
Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.

This position reports to the Critical Facilities Manager

Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.

Ascent, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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