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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions?
At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability.
We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- CFT Qualified or equivalent industry experience.
- 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:
- Minimum five years of increased responsibility and oversight of building systems and critical facilities equipment.
- Professional licenses strongly preferred (electrical and mechanical licenses)
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex project documents, AutoCAD, Visio, and PDF documents.
- Ability to project manage effectively with all stakeholders towards a win-win resolution.
- Ability to develop installation standards and project tracking/management documents.
- Ability to effectively respond, verbally or written, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.
- Ability to make effective presentations and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients.
- Requires in-depth knowledge of applicable rule’s laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances in performing data/communications and MEP projects.
- Develops appropriate RFP processes Assist in development of capital budgets.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.
- Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
- Proven management skills, customer service orientation, and problem-solving knowledge.
- Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences.
- Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures.
- MS Office applications. i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Occasional Travel may be required, training or other reasons.
COMPENSATION:
- $120K - $130K Base + Yearly Bonus
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Aligned Data Centers is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. Eligible employees have access to:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Company‑Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
- Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal and disability coverage
- Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership and other wellness initiatives
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.
