What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Acceptance & Risk Manager position at Aligned Data Centers?
SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Facility Manager, the Operations Acceptance & Risk Manager will ensure all capital projects meet the requirements of Aligned’s customers, the approved project design documents, and Operation’s standards and Runbooks. The objective of the role is to streamline the administration of capital projects within a data center campus or region, ensure reliability of systems serving customers, and to promote effective coordination among stakeholders, customers, and contractors to achieve project success.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- CFT Qualified
- Act as Safety Committee Representative for the campus or region.
- Enforce EH&S Policies
- Collaboration with Training Manager to ensure proper and timely training for all employees on newly deployed equipment or infrastructure.
- Active drill facilitator for executing and critiquing site drills in coordination with Training Manager and senior site leadership.
- Enforce Aligned standards associated with capital projects.
- Ensure compliance with Aligned Runbook.
- Provide oversight of all project turnover processes.
- Provide oversight and drive completion of all project punch lists.
- Provide procedure QA / QC for processes and procedures required for capital projects (MOP’s and CR’s)
- Approval authority for Level 1 and Level 2 change requests as approved by the Facility Manager and site Operations Director.
- Provide QA / QC support of all building systems and critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with data center environments including fire / life safety, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, and equipment.
- Provide QA / QC plumbing support for installations, repair and maintenance of piping and associated equipment, and components located in the interior or exterior of the building
- Conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations as it pertains to capital projects.
- Performs tests, rounds, and analyzes data to assure the proper functioning of critical equipment prior to turnover to Operations.
- Evaluate, assign, and monitor the safe work responsibilities and safety procedures capabilities of employees and contractors.
- Maintain on-going communication with tenants, owners, and vendors concerning on-going capital projects.
- Assist in updating and / or maintain as-built drawings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and Aligned’s directives as relates to capital projects.
- Acts as a technical resource for CFT’s, LCFT’s, CFMT’s, and SOT’s.
- Act as a liaison between customers, other departments within Aligned, and contractors performing capital projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
At Aligned, we are committed to transparency and fostering a positive employee experience from your very first interaction with us. In compliance with Illinois pay disclosure requirements, when you join Aligned, you’ll have access to the following benefits : medical, dental, vision, short and long disability, life insurance and other voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, bonus opportunities, paid time off, wellness benefits and professional development opportunities, all designed to support your well-being and career growth. We want you to have a clear understanding of what we offer, so you can make informed decisions about your future with us.
Aligned is equally committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities for all employees. We ensure that all applicants and team members are considered for employment, advancement, and all other employment-related matters without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of your job due to a disability or medical condition, please contact our People & Culture team. Accommodation requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable laws. Aligned will make reasonable accommodations where necessary to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role.
