BlackRock · 5 hours ago
Vice President, Chief Engineer & Site Operations Manager
Getzville, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$138K/yr - $186K/yr
5+ years expBlackRock is one of the world’s preeminent asset management firms, seeking a Vice President, Chief Engineer & Site Operations Manager to oversee data center operations. The role involves managing critical infrastructure systems, ensuring operational performance, and coordinating site management and engineering operations.
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Responsibilities
Understand the engineering design and operational aspects of Data Center Critical Infrastructure Systems and equipment to immediately recognize system issues and respond to operational and emergency situations
Management of the overall facility and ten data center personnel
Data Center Budget management
Project Management of site MEP and IT Projects
Ensure adherence to all BlackRock standard operating procedures, method of procedures, and emergency response procedures established for the mission critical environments and systems
Conduct routine and ongoing assessment of the infrastructure systems operations. Perform tests, rounds, and analyze data to assure the proper functioning of all equipment
Review and improve preventative maintenance procedures for all critical infrastructure systems
Ensure there is appropriate 24/7/365 coverage and emergency response to infrastructure and IT equipment failures
Work closely with the Global Critical Engineering & Global Technology teams to provide guidance/expertise on design goals, operational characteristics, and infrastructure systems to ensure efficient, maintainable operations
Management of the Racking and stacking of servers
Process Data Center Work Requests
Remote technical support for all functional IT Teams
Responsibility for the DC change management process
Tape rotations and custody transfers
Implementing Data Destruction procedures
Inventory management including the Shipping and receiving of all Data Center equipment
Management and coordination of cleaning services
Management and maintenance of all grounds associated with the site
Daily logging of environmental and electrical data
Installation of network cabling infrastructure. This includes terminating and testing fiber, Cat 6, and COAX cables
Responsibility for maintaining the building and grounds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Data Center Operations, Military, or other equivalent related life experience preferred
Five to Ten years of building engineering management, facilities management, data center management, or related experience
Strong knowledge of mission critical cooling systems, power systems, mechanical systems, and fire suppression systems
Project management skills
Knowledge of Electrical/Arc Flash Safety (NFPA 70E)
Electrical or HVAC State licenses would be a plus
Working familiarity with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Auto Cad and Integrated Work Maintenance Management System (IWMS) software
Ability to work off ladders and lift up to fifty pounds
The candidate must be available for shift work, weekend work, and available for emergency problems on a 24/7/365 basis
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonus
Healthcare
Leave benefits
Retirement benefits
Strong retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive healthcare
Support for working parents
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Company
BlackRock
BlackRock is an investment company that offers its services to institutions, intermediaries, foundations, and individual investors.
10001+ employees
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