Responsibilities

Reporting to the Datacentre MEP Director, the Datacentre Design Controls Subject Matter Expert will manage, review, coordinate and provide key technical input during site due diligence, detailed design and construction administration phases of a data centre project. Initially this position will primarily support network growth/upgrade refresh to align with Microsoft Corporation datacentre capacity roadmap for the EMEA region.    

This position will collaborate and manage internal and external resources for the design, coordination and delivery of discipline-specific systems aligning with Microsoft and site-specific requirements. 

Basic Qualifications:   

• HND or Time Served Controls Apprenticeship 
• Extensive experience in construction / engineering / operation of hyperscale datacentres or similar large scale and complex engineering systems (Pharmaceutical, Micro Electronics are two examples of relevant industries

• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Branch Circuit Monitoring Systems (BCMS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Building Automation Systems (BAS), and Building Management Systems (BMS).  
• Technical understanding of mission critical environments.  
• In-depth knowledge of open BAS protocols and communications - BACnet, LON, MODBUS, Ethernet, Web-Services, html, and others.  
• Strong experience with the operation and maintenance of building cooling and related mechanical systems (HVAC, Chilled Water, DX Refrigerant, Evaporative, and related controls systems).  
• In-depth knowledge of server platforms, virtualization theories and concepts, database design and engineering, data management and disaster recovery / planning / risk assessment.  

• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential.  
• Must possess strong leadership competencies and willingness to collaborate and work cross- functionally to maximize business results and positive customer experiences.  
• Experience managing both internal and external vendors and consultants, with a proven ability to manage and monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved for outsourced project efforts.  
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills at varying levels of business up to and including business executives.   
• Ability to manage, prioritize and successfully execute multiple concurrent mission-critical infrastructure projects. 

• Ability to lead team of engineers in advanced engineering and operational processes and procedures as they relate to large data centre environments. 
• Extensive experience and ability to work on Design & Build (D&B) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects 
• Knowledge of construction techniques and terminology including the ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings and documents is essential.   
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills. 
• Excellent problem solving, judgement, team building and decision-making skills. 

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally. 

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience  

• Practical experience with building automation and electrical power monitoring systems 
• Ability to present using the MS Office Suite; MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint . 

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Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.   

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