DC Operations Manager - AI Infrastructure

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Join one of Europe's fastest-growing AI infrastructure providers, delivering secure, high-performance, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure for AI developers, enterprises, and research organizations. Operating cutting-edge GPU-powered data centers, the organization supports the next generation of AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing.

This company is seeking a Facilities Operations Leader to oversee mission-critical mechanical and electrical infrastructure across a state-of-the-art data center campus. The role focuses on delivering world-class uptime, operational excellence, and reliability while supporting the continued growth of a leading AI cloud platform.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the day to day operation of critical MEP infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, transformers, HVAC, chillers, CRAH and CRAC units, BMS and fire protection systems
• Manage and develop facilities engineers, technicians and contractors while driving a strong safety first culture across a 24/7 operational environment
• Own incident response, root cause analysis, preventative maintenance programmes and operational procedures including SOPs, MOPs and EOPs
• Drive operational excellence through KPI reporting, capacity planning, reliability improvements and infrastructure expansion projects
• Manage external vendors, maintenance contracts and compliance with operational, environmental and health and safety standards
• Support sustainability initiatives by improving energy efficiency, monitoring PUE and optimising cooling and electrical performance

Skills/Must Have:

• 5 to 10+ years of experience within critical facilities or data center operations
• Strong knowledge of mission critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure including UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling systems and power distribution
• Experience managing technical teams within a 24/7 mission critical environment
• Experience developing maintenance programmes, incident management processes and operational procedures
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms, BMS and facility monitoring systems
• Strong leadership, vendor management and stakeholder communication skills
• Excellent troubleshooting and operational decision making abilities

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within hyperscale, AI cloud or colocation data center environments
• Knowledge of Finnish health, safety and environmental regulations
• Experience driving energy optimisation and sustainability initiatives
• CDCP, CDCS, Data Center Facilities Engineer or equivalent certifications
• Electrical or mechanical trade qualifications
• Finnish language skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with bonus and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on some of Europe's most advanced AI infrastructure projects
• Exposure to high density GPU powered data center environments
• International engineering culture with genuine career progression opportunities
• Work alongside world class engineers building the future of AI infrastructure

Salary:

• Up to €150,000 gross per year 
• Bonus scheme
• Shares scheme