Decommission Operations Specialist, Data Center Operations
Core
Develop and execute efficient end-of-life processes for data center assets, including recycling, resale, and media management, ensuring data protection and environmental compliance.
Role type
Decommission Operations Specialist (Reverse Logistics)
Builds
Asset disposition workflows and reverse logistics operations for data center hardware and media
Domain
Data Center Operations / IT Asset Disposition / Logistics
Required skills
Asset disposition, reverse logistics, media management, data protection, process development, SOP creation, audit support, staff training, compliance monitoring, inventory record keeping
Preferred skills
SAP, Oracle, Lean, 5S, Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) documentation, ERP tools, True Waste initiatives, Mac OS
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, ERP tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate strategies for moving assets and consumables from data halls to storage or resale/recycle; oversee inbound and outbound asset transportation scheduling; support daily reverse logistics functions including receiving, sorting, staging, packaging, and shipping; oversee execution of asset disposition workflows by contractors or junior staff; monitor and maintain accurate asset and media disposition records; help develop and ensure procedures for media wiping, secure transport, and compliant storage; assist in conducting internal audits and cross-checks of media and asset data; train and onboard new team members and contractors on site-specific processes, data handling procedures, and safety protocols; lead the development and maintenance of site-level SOPs and Work Instructions for reverse logistics operations; escalate compliance concerns, workflow interruptions, or handling issues to site leadership; promote a safe, clean, and organized work environment with a focus on material security and handling accuracy
