Windstream · 1 day ago
Manager-AC Power & Environmental
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $121K/yr
7+ years expUniti is a premier insurgent fiber provider dedicated to enabling mission-critical connectivity across the United States. The Manager-AC Power and Environmental is responsible for the reliability, safety, and compliance of commercial AC power and environmental controls supporting network facilities. This role involves overseeing power systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and leading a team of professionals to maintain operational excellence.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the health and lifecycle of UPS systems, battery plants, generators, transfer switches, grounding/bonding, distribution panels, HVAC/CRAC units, and environmental monitoring/alarming
Establish preventive maintenance programs and ensure PM compliance; drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for incidents
Maintain standards for configuration, labeling, safe work practices, and change control (MOPs)
Ensure conformance to applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70/70E), local ordinances, and company safety policies
Maintain audit-ready documentation: one-lines, load calculations, inspection records, test reports, maintenance logs, and commissioning packages
Sequence power milestones with construction critical paths; coordinate with OSP/ISP construction, Engineering, and PMO to meet Ready-for-Service targets
Review designs and submittals for conformance to standards and site conditions; approve as-built documentation
Lead escalations for utility outages, HVAC failures, and power quality events; coordinate vendor dispatch, on-site response, and communications to stakeholders
Optimize monitoring/telemetry thresholds and alerting; partner with NOC on runbooks and incident reduction
Manage power/environmental service providers and OEMs; negotiate scope, SLAs, and performance metrics
Plan and manage Opex/Capex for replacements, capacity adds, and reliability upgrades; prioritize spend based on risk and business impact
Maintain accurate asset inventories and refresh roadmaps
Lead and develop a team of engineers/technicians; set goals, coach performance, and build succession depth
Communicate status, risks, and mitigation plans to executive stakeholders; facilitate cross-functional forums and problem-solving
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
7+ years of experience in AC power and environmental systems for telecom, data center, utility, or mission-critical environments
3+ years of direct people leadership or project/program leadership in a mission-critical operations context
Hands-on expertise with commercial power distribution, grounding, UPS/battery systems, generators/ATS, and HVAC for telecom/IT spaces
Proven experience coordinating with utilities and AHJs for permits, inspections, and turn-ups
Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA 70E and practical application of electrical safety programs
Demonstrated incident management skills with measurable reductions in MTTR and incident frequency
Excellent communication, vendor management, and cross-functional collaboration skills; ability to influence without direct authority
Ability to work after-hours/on-call for escalations and critical cutovers; valid driver's license and willingness to travel
Preferred
Telecom facility experience (central offices, huts, cabinets, data rooms) including DC power integration
Experience with commissioning, load/balance studies, power quality analysis, and reliability-centered maintenance
Familiarity with major OEM ecosystems for UPS, generators, ATS, and HVAC
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
401K Plan
Health & Flexible Savings Account
Life and AD&D, Spousal Life, Child Life Insurance Plans
Educational Assistance Plan
Company
Windstream
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-01-02Acquired
Leadership Team
David Plakosh
VP of R&D / CTO - Allworx
Jeff Austin
Chief Technology Officer at Kinetic by Windstream
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