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