Data Center Facility Manager Edged Spain and Portugal Bilbao, Arasur Spain

Applications are considered on a rolling basisEdged Spain has an exciting opportunity for a Data Center Facility Manager . In this position, you will work directly with the Regional Service Manager and Data Center Site Managers and be responsible for developing, rolling out, and continuously improving site customers' projects, services, and reports.We are looking for someone who will become an expert in customer experience, infrastructure, including platforms, tools, systems, architecture, workflow, and performance, to manage our client footprints.The Data Center Facility Manager needs to be agile, professional, and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information, highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. Edged Spain values efficiency and strives to maintain smooth operations.When it comes to staffing Edged Spain and all groups within the Endeavour and Merlin Properties Ecosystem, we are highly selective about the people we bring on board because our ecosystem depends on it. Edged Spain’s unique business model and ability to cut through red tape means change and progress happens quickly. We must be able to trust one another to be honest, communicative, strategic, reliable, and driven. We seek ultra-creatives and superstar performers with a sense of humility and a hunger to make a positive impact in the world. We offer flexibility and endless growth opportunities to those who can harness their skills and talents and identify how and where to use them to add value. Growth in the ecosystem means expanding outward, not upward, because there is no corporate ladder to climb. Your path is in your hands, and Edged Spain’s team is here to support our companies, innovators, and change-makers. At the heart of the ecosystem is a diverse group of bright, passionate, dedicated people, working together to make a real difference. Are you ready to join the journey?Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: General Maintenance Management: Oversee and ensure the regular maintenance of all data center infrastructure, including HVAC systems, electrical equipment, backup generators, and plumbing. Coordinate with technicians and external vendors to schedule preventative maintenance and handle any repairs to minimize downtime.Cleaning and Environmental Control: Manage the cleanliness of the facility by supervising janitorial staff and ensuring adherence to strict cleanliness and hygiene protocols. Maintain dust control and ensure that temperature and humidity levels are within specified parameters to ensure optimal data center performance.Security Oversight: Develop, implement, and monitor security procedures to protect the data center from unauthorized access and potential threats. Coordinate with security personnel to ensure 24/7 monitoring, access control, and physical security of the facility.Vendor and Contractor Management: Liaise with third-party service providers for maintenance, cleaning, and security services. Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure timely delivery of services in compliance with established standards.Emergency Response: Develop and maintain emergency protocols for critical infrastructure failures, natural disasters, or security breaches. Lead response efforts and ensure all staff are trained in emergency procedures.Compliance and Reporting: Ensure that all maintenance, cleaning, and security practices comply with industry standards and legal regulations. Maintain accurate records of maintenance schedules, incident reports, and security logs. Regularly report to senior management on facility conditions and any potential risks.Budgeting and Cost Control: Manage the budget for facility maintenance, cleaning services, and security operations. Ensure cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high standards of operational integrity.Staff Supervision and Training: Oversee facility management staff, including maintenance technicians, janitorial staff, and security personnel. Provide training on safety protocols, data center operations, and emergency response.Develop / provide a training schedule to support implementation and operations for our clientsDevelop and implement reviews and audits to ensure consistent implementation standards and identification of areas requiring improvement.Implement and drive a “lessons learned” approachSkills & Requirements Education / Experience Problem-solving aptitude and advanced knowledge of lean operational methodologies to distill operational data, develop an intentional data-driven strategy, and drive resulting global impactExperience mentoring and leading project management professionals is desired but not requiredBackground in a technical field, or commensurate experience4 years of leadership experience, preferably in a mature engineering or operations environmentExperience in large-scale planning and coordination, and delivering multiple concurrent projects on tight timelinesA solid understanding of enterprise level infrastructure is desiredKnowledge of critical environmental concepts and infrastructure (e.g. Electrical Distribution, Mechanical Cooling Systems, etc.)A solid understanding of financial management, budgeting, and forecastingProject or program management experience and certification(s) (e.g. Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PMI, Agile...)Specific Skills / Abilities Strong written and oral communication skillsProcess and workflow developmentExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperience or ability working in an international environmentGood problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to manage multi-projects around the Iberian PeninsulaLogical, considered a professional, with an ability to work collaboratively with a varied stakeholder groupPassionate about what you do and committed to excellenceDetail-oriented and diligentEntrepreneurial by nature with a strong sense of ownershipProcess-minded with a strong cost focusResults-oriented and prepared to take ownership of outcomesSupport the success of other people and their businesses above your ownAbout Edged Spain Edged Spain is creating a global network of carbon neutral, zero-water edge infrastructure for data center and microgrid projects. Edged Spain is an infrastructure solution that combines rapid deployment with sustainable operation. Modular components, including zero-water cooling and advanced electrical systems, help to lower costs, minimize the environmental footprint, and enable a new generation of on-demand infrastructure as a service.Position : Data Center Service ManagerFull-Time or Part-Time : Full-timeReports to : Data Center Site ManagerLocation : Bilbao, ArasurIntroducing Four AI-ReadyData Centers Accross The U.S. Watch the videoAbout Endeavour Endeavour is taking on global challenges, and to create the appropriate global solutions is not easy. Our teams work extremely hard because we believe in Endeavour’s mission: to guarantee clean water and renewable energy to everyone, everywhere by decentralizing infrastructure, developing new technologies, & deploying energy, water, and waste treatment solutions that are more profitable than those that currently exist. We are a group of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it. Endeavour prides itself on hiring talented, highly motivated people because that’s what our mission requires. There is a strong sense of camaraderie between good-natured people who bring their A-game to work every day to make a difference. To work at Endeavour is to know that you are part of something special—something bigger than yourself.#J-18808-Ljbffr