About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, 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.

Position Overview

The Manager, Facilities & EHS is responsible for supporting in managing the daily building related activities, ensuring that the infrastructure, facilities, and environment is safe, efficient and well-functioning. This role requires effective contract and EHS management with suppliers and contractors. The performance of the facilities & EHS departments are measured with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) against the services provided and managed using a variety of tools such as a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Eco-Online to plan and track maintenance and EHS indicators to ensure that internal and external customers’ expectations are met. 

Essential Job Functions

• Lead and co-ordinate the site facilities team to ensure a high-level customer experience and the excellence of operations
• Overall responsibility for EHS in operations in JNB including direction, strategic development, performance, and maintenance
• Manage maintenance scheduling information, aligned to supply chain contracts, for both management and customers on an annual basis to allow for future planning by customers
• Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects
• Ensure supplier performance is in line with company expectations and contracts
• First contact for any Operational EHS Concerns
• Participates in the strategic plan implementation, track metrics, provide leadership and training, meet day-to-day EHS responsibilities, and drive continuous improvement of the organizations EHS management system.
• Provides the leadership and direction to coordinate, develop, implement, and enforce EHS compliance with the legislative framework, company policies and procedures.
• Direct, manage and maintain contact with internal and external clients/customers
• Developing strategic plans (KPIs) aligned with EHS department requirements for team activities to include health and safety strategy to achieve agreed targets, and effective planning.
• Investigate incidents and accidents to ensure the timely production of corrective and preventative action plans.

Duties

• Facilities management is a broad ranging set of services that ensure the smooth running of the facility. These include but are not limited to the following;
• Provide professional guidance to customers, management and the team in a prompt, courteous and professional manner
• Support the PFM in ensure the site is a safe working environment that is suitable for employees and customers
• Collaborate with the Director, EHS, EMEA to ensure standardization of policies and procedures, as applicable, across the South African footprint of locations.
• Conducting/delivering regulatory training programs to meet EHS requirements.
• Analyses safety metrics and communicates results to leadership to drive action and accountability.
• Present topical information/metrics on a regular basis to site leadership teams as well as the Director EHS EMEA, Senior EHS Director – EMEA, and the Senior Leadership team - EMEA.
• Being accountable for EHS performance metrics and implementation of annual improvement plans.
• Stand in for the PFM in their absence and act as a first point of contact for any Facilities related issues
• Project management, managing and co-ordination of activities that are carried out by third parties
• Ensure all personnel working on site or within the facility comply with Data Centre rules and all ISO accreditation guidelines
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical infrastructure is maintain in line with OEM recommendations ensuring resilience is maintain and uptime targets are met
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day maintenance and facilities activities to the Facilities Team
• Facilitate site tours for potential and existing customers and/or visitors as required and perform EHS inspections and observations
• Manage relationships between Vantage Operations and any customer activities on site
• Ensure access, deliveries and collections are compliant with the Site Access processes and procedures
• Plan and implement activities relating to the Site and Grounds maintenance
• Support the PFM in site EH&S duties and site audits
• Management of the site CMMS
• Support the planning and implementation of activities relating to site Pre Planned Maintenance and remedial work
• Maintain a close relationship with the Customer Experience Team to keep the client experience at the forefront
• Ensure building is maintain at a high safety level
• Conduct Safety audits on Contractors
• Monthly safety walks with client and regular engagement with the Operations team on best safety practices

Job Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate preferred
• IEMA General Certificate preferred
• In depth knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
• Experience in Data Centre or Critical Infrastructure industries, preferred
• Project management experience, preferred
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate internally with team members as well as externally with vendors and other service providers
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Assertive and confident and able to quickly build a high level of personal and professional credibility within the business and customer base
• Work effectively in collaboration cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and deliver business objectives
• Confident decision maker, even with incomplete or limited information
• Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to site, or for any emergencies
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office 365
• Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes
• Potential employees must complete a background check successfully

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.