Digital Realty Career Opportunities
Do you have facilities management experience working in a Data Center within the past 3 years?
How many years of hands on critical Facilities Management/Engineering experience WORKING IN A DATA CENTER do you have, including experience with critical infrastructure (generators, UPS, HVAC) ?
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Facilities Engineer, Third Shift
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Opportunity Snapshot

If you are a dedicated team player, this position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience in critical infrastructure facilities operations with the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. On a daily basis you will be involved with operations, project management, construction management and more, enjoying the opportunity to gain additional skills and further enhance your resume.  Quick question for you - click here  As you know, critical infrastructure is the wave of the future in facilities management, and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven players to move up within our organization.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from information technology and Internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. Digital Realty's 122 properties, excluding three properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprise approximately 22.7 million square feet as of April 26, 2013, including 2.6 million square feet of space held for development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 32 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Pictured: Digital Realty data centers feature advanced technical systems to support the most demanding operations of our customers.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • Two to five years of facilities engineering experience, preferably including data centers, and an understanding of mission-critical operations. We also will consider candidates with relevant schooling and a year of experience.
  • Journeyman level experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience with mission critical infrastructure such as UPS, HVAC, generators, and fire/life safety systems.
  • Expert, hands-on electrical or mechanical skill, and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).  
  • The ability to:
    • Comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.
    • Manage projects effectively. 
    • Develop installation standards and project tracking / management documents.
    • Respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    • Interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing technical methods of procedure.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
We currently are hiring for the third shift, from 10 PM to 6:30 AM, Tuesday through Saturday. However, we also ask that you remain flexible in your schedule. You may work different days or hour to help cover for your teammates, or to assist with emergencies. We'll work with you to accommodate your circumstances as best we can and, after about a year, we typically can offer a move to the day shift. It may happen sooner than that, but none of this is guaranteed.

The Role

Reporting to the Property Manager / Chief Engineer, you will join the Facilities Engineering team at this site. This role involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but also contributing to all aspects of the oversight and monitoring of building operations including adjustments to the HVAC, electrical, BMS, emergency generators and  fire/life safety systems. You'll maintain chilled water, air conditioning, ventilating and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Pivotal to your success will be your ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems independently. Quick question for you - click here

Your specific activities will include:
  • Monitoring and maintaining all building systems and mission critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with the raised floor environment including mechanical, electrical, emergency generators, fire/life safety systems and associated equipment.
  • Conducting routine, ongoing assessment of the building systems operations.
  • Performing tests and rounds, and analyzing data to assure the proper functioning of equipment.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
  • Working on building management programs for a mission critical facilities environment.
  • Ensuring efficient operation of all building systems.
  • Assisting, as necessary, with scheduling of preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance and general maintenance with minimum disruption of building services.
  • Coordinating maintenance efforts, as needed, with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers.
  • Maintaining lighting in all areas of the building.
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
  • Assisting in updating and / or maintaining as-built drawings.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Assisting with maintaining inventory control programs / purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and DLR directives as relates to building operations.
Pictured: Located just 7 miles from Dulles International, the Chantilly Data Center opened in 2006. Among other benefits, the center boasts a chilled water system with three 600-ton water towers, multi-system security, and 3.5 MWs of power from duel feed from two separate utility grids.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- your primary focus, of course, will be on the critical infrastructure, but you'll be responsible for the entire site and most likely you'll gain experience in areas that are new to you. In addition, we are committed to helping our people grow professionally, including providing training opportunities.

Career options -- this role can provide you with challenges and fulfillment for years to come. At the same time, if you have the aptitude and ambition, our ongoing growth will create advancement opportunities for strong performers.

Great environment -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices (pictured). Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Stable profile -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future. Our investment-grade debt ratings provide us with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Keys to Success

It should be clear by now that this is a hands-on role; you'll need much more in your background than experience with rounds and readings. We run mission-critical facilities on behalf of our customers, who choose Digital Realty because of our track record of reliability. Our dedicated staff understands that even one minute of downtime can cost our clients millions in lost revenue. We are looking for people who not only call themselves "team players," but who take pride in coming through in a pinch. Even the Senior Chief Engineer pulls some extra shifts from time to time.

To fit in well with our culture, you will:
  • Remain willing to pitch in wherever you are need; for example, you may have strong expertise in HVAC or UPS, but you won't mind changing light bulbs or taking out the garbage on occasion.
  • Bring self-motivation and a proactive approach; if you see something that needs to be fixed, you'll do it without asking "permission."
  • Stay flexible in your schedule.
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Be open to learning new things, including the "Digital way" of doing business.
  • Be willing to dig in to discover the cause of issues, and be creative in solving them.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in your work.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

Opportunity Snapshot

If you are a dedicated team player, this position offers you the opportunity to expand your skills and experience in critical infrastructure facilities operations with the largest wholesale data center provider in the world. On a daily basis you will be involved with operations, project management, construction management and more, enjoying the opportunity to gain additional skills and further enhance your resume.  Quick question for you - click here  As you know, critical infrastructure is the wave of the future in facilities management, and as Digital Realty continues to grow, we'll be looking for proven players to move up within our organization.

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. focuses on delivering customer driven data center solutions by providing secure, reliable and cost effective facilities that meet each customer's unique data center needs. Digital Realty's customers include domestic and international companies across multiple industry verticals ranging from information technology and Internet enterprises, to manufacturing and financial services. Digital Realty's 122 properties, excluding three properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprise approximately 22.7 million square feet as of April 26, 2013, including 2.6 million square feet of space held for development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 32 markets throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Pictured: Digital Realty data centers feature advanced technical systems to support the most demanding operations of our customers.

The Requirements

To be a good fit for this opportunity you will have:
  • Two to five years of facilities engineering experience, preferably including data centers, and an understanding of mission-critical operations. We also will consider candidates with relevant schooling and a year of experience.
  • Journeyman level experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering is strongly preferred. Ideal candidates will have experience with mission critical infrastructure such as UPS, HVAC, generators, and fire/life safety systems.
  • Expert, hands-on electrical or mechanical skill, and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).  
  • The ability to:
    • Comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.
    • Manage projects effectively. 
    • Develop installation standards and project tracking / management documents.
    • Respond effectively, verbally and in writing, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    • Interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and the general public.
  • A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing technical methods of procedure.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
We currently are hiring for the third shift, from 10 PM to 6:30 AM, Tuesday through Saturday. However, we also ask that you remain flexible in your schedule. You may work different days or hour to help cover for your teammates, or to assist with emergencies. We'll work with you to accommodate your circumstances as best we can and, after about a year, we typically can offer a move to the day shift. It may happen sooner than that, but none of this is guaranteed.

The Role

Reporting to the Property Manager / Chief Engineer, you will join the Facilities Engineering team at this site. This role involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but also contributing to all aspects of the oversight and monitoring of building operations including adjustments to the HVAC, electrical, BMS, emergency generators and  fire/life safety systems. You'll maintain chilled water, air conditioning, ventilating and other mechanical and electrical equipment. Pivotal to your success will be your ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems independently. Quick question for you - click here

Your specific activities will include:
  • Monitoring and maintaining all building systems and mission critical facilities equipment and other equipment associated with the raised floor environment including mechanical, electrical, emergency generators, fire/life safety systems and associated equipment.
  • Conducting routine, ongoing assessment of the building systems operations.
  • Performing tests and rounds, and analyzing data to assure the proper functioning of equipment.
  • Performing preventive maintenance on all building equipment.
  • Working on building management programs for a mission critical facilities environment.
  • Ensuring efficient operation of all building systems.
  • Assisting, as necessary, with scheduling of preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance and general maintenance with minimum disruption of building services.
  • Coordinating maintenance efforts, as needed, with outside contractors, tenant finish personnel and engineers.
  • Maintaining lighting in all areas of the building.
  • Ensuring compliance with all safety procedures as well as utilization of protective equipment.
  • Maintaining ongoing communication with tenants, owners, property management and vendors.
  • Assisting in updating and / or maintaining as-built drawings.
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.
  • Assisting with maintaining inventory control programs / purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and DLR directives as relates to building operations.
Pictured: Located just 7 miles from Dulles International, the Chantilly Data Center opened in 2006. Among other benefits, the center boasts a chilled water system with three 600-ton water towers, multi-system security, and 3.5 MWs of power from duel feed from two separate utility grids.

Why Digital Realty

Professional development -- your primary focus, of course, will be on the critical infrastructure, but you'll be responsible for the entire site and most likely you'll gain experience in areas that are new to you. In addition, we are committed to helping our people grow professionally, including providing training opportunities.

Career options -- this role can provide you with challenges and fulfillment for years to come. At the same time, if you have the aptitude and ambition, our ongoing growth will create advancement opportunities for strong performers.

Great environment -- at Digital Realty you'll join a great team made up of diverse personalities in an easy-going but results oriented atmosphere. We value transparency and collaboration, and understand the value that each employee brings.

Green standard for sustainability -- we are committed to improving the performance and energy efficiency of our data centers through the creation, adoption and promotion of industry-leading best data center practices (pictured). Not only do we build to LEED and BREEAM certification requirements, but we also are pioneers in thinking about green data centers, including being a contributing member of The Green Grid.

Stable profile -- our financial strength and stability provide our customers with the assurance that Digital Realty will be their data center partner for current data center needs and those in the future. Our investment-grade debt ratings provide us with access to capital to support the growth of our company, provide financing options for our customers, and continually invest in our properties.

Excellent compensation -- in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Keys to Success

It should be clear by now that this is a hands-on role; you'll need much more in your background than experience with rounds and readings. We run mission-critical facilities on behalf of our customers, who choose Digital Realty because of our track record of reliability. Our dedicated staff understands that even one minute of downtime can cost our clients millions in lost revenue. We are looking for people who not only call themselves "team players," but who take pride in coming through in a pinch. Even the Senior Chief Engineer pulls some extra shifts from time to time.

To fit in well with our culture, you will:
  • Remain willing to pitch in wherever you are need; for example, you may have strong expertise in HVAC or UPS, but you won't mind changing light bulbs or taking out the garbage on occasion.
  • Bring self-motivation and a proactive approach; if you see something that needs to be fixed, you'll do it without asking "permission."
  • Stay flexible in your schedule.
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Be open to learning new things, including the "Digital way" of doing business.
  • Be willing to dig in to discover the cause of issues, and be creative in solving them.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and pride in your work.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Trust, Inc. supports the data center and colocation strategies of more than 600 firms across its secure, network-rich portfolio of data centers located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Digital Realty's clients include domestic and international companies of all sizes, ranging from financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, gaming, life sciences and consumer products.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

Digital Realty offers a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.
Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
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