Digital Realty Career Opportunities
How many years of hands-on management/operational experience WORKING IN A DATA CENTER do you have, including experience with critical infrastructure (generators, UPS, HVAC) ?
Do you have hands-on critical facilities operation/management/engineering experience WORKING IN A DATA CENTER, including experience with critical infrastructure (generators, UPS, HVAC)?
Are you a time served Journeyman in either Electrical, Mechanical or HVAC engineering? If so, which?
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Opportunity Snapshot

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. You will oversee and monitor state-of-the-art data center, including day-to-day operations, project management, construction management and more. Quick question for you - click here We are proactive about helping our people grow and develop; for example, you'll be exposed to planning and other areas beyond your job description. You know that 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.

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 financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 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:
  • Experience in facilities operating / engineering, preferably in mission critical environments and ideally in data centers. Quick question for you - click here
  • Experience with uninterrupted power supply (UPS), HVAC, generators, and/or fire/life safety systems is strongly preferred.
  • 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.
  • A collaborative, team player mentality.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing a sequence of operations.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
You will work a typical 8-hour daytime shift, although we'll look to you to be flexible about working overtime, including evening and weekend hours. In addition, you will be part of our rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24x7 coverage.

The Role

Reporting to the Property Manager/Chief Engineer you will join a team that incudes severak other Facilities Engineers. There are multiple datacenters on the Digital Trumbull campus. You'll be assigned to one of datacenters, although you could work at any of the sites depending on the needs of the business.

Your shift involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but you also will contribute to all aspects of overseeing and monitoring the operations of the building, 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 You should be eager to expand your skills and take on a variety of duties.

Your specific activities will include:
  • Overseeing 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 and purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and Digital Realty directives as related to building operations.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

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 -- here in Houston and in other locations -- 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 and bonus potential, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Video: tour Digital Trumbull.

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 have a very strong team in place here, and we're looking for a proven collaborator and communicator to join this close-knit group.  In addition, to be an outstanding Facilities Engineer, you will:
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Remain open to learning new things, including the Digital Realty 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.
  • Bring a commitment to teamwork.

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

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. You will oversee and monitor state-of-the-art data center, including day-to-day operations, project management, construction management and more. Quick question for you - click here We are proactive about helping our people grow and develop; for example, you'll be exposed to planning and other areas beyond your job description. You know that 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.

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 financial services, cloud and information technology services, to manufacturing, energy, health care and consumer products. Digital Realty's 131 properties, including 12 properties held as investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, comprised approximately 24.5 million square feet as of December 31, 2013, including approximately 1.8 million square feet of space under active development and 1.3 million square feet of space held for future development. Digital Realty's portfolio is located in 33 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:
  • Experience in facilities operating / engineering, preferably in mission critical environments and ideally in data centers. Quick question for you - click here
  • Experience with uninterrupted power supply (UPS), HVAC, generators, and/or fire/life safety systems is strongly preferred.
  • 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.
  • A collaborative, team player mentality.
  • Strong communication skills.
Preferred but not required:
  • Electrical, HVAC and / or mechanical licenses.
  • Experience writing a sequence of operations.
  • Change management experience.
  • Experience with incident reporting.
You will work a typical 8-hour daytime shift, although we'll look to you to be flexible about working overtime, including evening and weekend hours. In addition, you will be part of our rotating on-call schedule to ensure 24x7 coverage.

The Role

Reporting to the Property Manager/Chief Engineer you will join a team that incudes severak other Facilities Engineers. There are multiple datacenters on the Digital Trumbull campus. You'll be assigned to one of datacenters, although you could work at any of the sites depending on the needs of the business.

Your shift involves making rounds and responding to issues that arise, but you also will contribute to all aspects of overseeing and monitoring the operations of the building, 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 You should be eager to expand your skills and take on a variety of duties.

Your specific activities will include:
  • Overseeing 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 and purchasing parts and supplies.
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and Digital Realty directives as related to building operations.
Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

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 -- here in Houston and in other locations -- 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 and bonus potential, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Video: tour Digital Trumbull.

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 have a very strong team in place here, and we're looking for a proven collaborator and communicator to join this close-knit group.  In addition, to be an outstanding Facilities Engineer, you will:
  • Achieve goals independently, but also know when to ask for help.
  • Remain open to learning new things, including the Digital Realty 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.
  • Bring a commitment to teamwork.

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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