PROPOS DE VANTAGE DATA CENTERS
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Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente dans six marchés en Amérique du Nord et six en Europe, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, defficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché lexige. Vantage connaît une croissance exponentielle grâce à ses installations nouvelles jumelées à ses acquisitions à travers lAmérique du Nord et lEurope.
About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers (VDC) powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the worlds well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
At Vantage, we run some of the most customizable and scalable data centres in the world, with a meticulous focus on efficiency, operational excellence, reliability, testing and maintenance. Vantage was founded on the principle that modern-day data center design should evolve in innovative ways that lead to dramatic gains in energy efficiency. Years later, we are still leading that charge. It is through our focus on efficiency, collaboration, and operational expertise that our customers and company continue to excel.
New Site Development
New Site Development (NSD) evaluates new sites and coordinates pre-construction activities in line with corporate goals working hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. The team collaborates with Sales, Site Selection and Acquisitions, Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance and the regional Executive Leadership Team. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.
Position Overview
Vantage is looking for a technically-minded and detail-oriented Director (Utility Power Delivery) to drive the energisation of both new and existing data center campuses, in line with changing customer demands. This position is responsible for a single key function in the Vantage NSD team, namely, power and energy. This position will oversee all activities required to confirm utility availability at early due diligence, through to obtaining preliminary primary and/or secondary utility supplies at project commencement, and thereafter manage all activities required to obtain and execute on the formal connection agreement(s) through to design and delivery of the same. In addition, the role entails the creation and implementation of all strategies regarding power and energy, alongside working the Sustainability team (PPAs, gas plants, et al).
Constant communication with Business Development, Site Selection, Sustainability, Construction, Operations, Sales, Marketing, subject matter experts and the wider Executive Team (specifically with regards to strategic elements) will be required to keep pace with Vantages strategic land and power acquisition goals, including enhancing Vantages product and service offering wherever possible. Collaboration and integration in the sales lifecycle process including client interface is integral to the role as well.
Essential Job Functions
Direct investigation to overlay energy options and availabilities with suitable sites for data center infrastructure and development
Complete preliminary research and evaluation of energy infrastructure, power availabilities and sources of energy in targeted areas. This includes the preliminary screenings of all sites under consideration, assuring all required documentation and analysis are undertaken
Understand, analyse, and incorporate current energy legislation and policies into energy infrastructure sourcing strategies
Identify new energy trends or clean energy sources that will impact site selection strategies.
Develop and manage energy and power supply chain partnerships with Utilities, municipalities, consultants and partners
Lead all aspects to obtain initial capacity, quotes, programme, and connection agreements (contract) for new MV and HV utility projects, from feasibility through to delivery. The design/engineering and construction is owned by delivery teams within Construction and/or Operations)
Prepare and own power and energy strategy, including alternative/renewable energy, power procurement, in line with the Management Teams expectations and direction
Provide thought and team leadership, while being accountable for team results on all power and energy projects, assignments, and initiatives, including budget, schedule, and coordination with internal and external project stakeholders
Stay abreast of new technologies and opportunities to innovate using concepts from within and outside of the data center industry.
Duties
Develop, refine, and implement processes and strategies for new power and energy practices
Assist the Site Acquisition Team in identifying and selecting new sites in existing and new markets
Lead the process to obtain and secure utility power connection agreements, coordinating with VDC Design & Engineering team for technical enquiries
Provide support to delivery Teams across Vantages portfolio of projects to analyse design impacts and alternatives on costs and drive through for timeous realisation
Monitor the scope, schedule, and budget decisions relating to energisation projects.
Ensure lessons learned are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
Work with sales and marketing to provide technical support wherever needed (prepare technical material for presentation to prospective customers (RFPs) and support marketing to outline power and energy strategy).
Benchmark energy consumptions against best practice guidelines
Keep up to date with legislation.
Establish utility budgets
Create policies and systems for buying energy and helping with contract negotiations
Ensure all utility power supply agreements are handed over to Site Operations on completion of construction phase, includes sharing of contract particulars and introduction to key account managers within the utility power supply company.
Support to Site Operations post completion of construction activities with contracted utility power upgrades
Support to Site Operations post completion of construction activities with utility power supply billing queries
Contribute to strategies and policies to reduce energy consumption.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems as well as knowledge of the energy use of organizations, with a recognized degree or equivalent (background in engineering preferred)
Minimum 5 years experience in power and energy from a large-scale utility power and energy infrastructure point of view (background in data centres preferred).
Competency in current energy and utility benchmark techniques and statistical analysis
Project management experience, with the ability to carry out full feasibility studies (including analysis of multiple technologies)
Knowledge of customer requirements, business drivers, financials and specialist sources of information, legislative requirements where necessary.
Strong IT skills: ability to use multiple communication tools and packages essential
Demonstrably strong negotiation skills
Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical needs
Creative thinker and demonstrated ability to champion and drive innovation
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills at all levels of the organization and with other stakeholders and third parties such as suppliers
Demonstrated ability to lead external teams with excellent relationship building skills, and ability to work in a collaborative manner
Provide a high-level of commitment to customer service with co-workers and stakeholders
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed; able to work in a variety of circumstances, e.g.: remotely, while travelling, across multiple time zones, cross functionally, by project, etc
Vous ne remplissez pas toutes les exigences Veuillez tout de même poser votre candidature si vous pensez être la bonne personne pour le poste. Nous sommes toujours prêts à discuter avec des gens qui adhèrent à notre mission et à nos valeurs.
Nous travaillons dans un environnement sans orgueil et sans arrogance. Nous mettons tout en uvre pour nous construire et nous soutenir lun lautre, en appréciant les forces de chacun et en respectant les faiblesses dautrui. Travailler ensemble est un plaisir, et nous cherchons toujours le moyen de rendre le travail encore plus agréable. Notre dur labeur et notre efficacité sont récompensés par une rémunération globale supérieure à ce quoffre le marché. Nous proposons un régime de soins médicaux et dassistance, un régime de retraite et des congés payés au-delà des attentes du marché.
La sécurité est toujours une priorité. Pendant la COVID, tout le personnel qui le peut, travaille à distance et des mesures appropriées ont été prises pour assurer la sécurité des employés occupant un poste essentiel sur place. Peu importe votre lieu de travail, nous vous fournissons la technologie nécessaire avant ou le jour même de votre entrée en poste.
Les avantages quil y a à faire partie de léquipe de Vantage sexpriment clairement tout au long de lannée par lentremise dun éventail davantages sociaux, de marques de reconnaissance, de formations et de développement, sans oublier que vous saurez combien votre contribution rehausse la valeur de lentreprise et de notre communauté.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
