Senior Critical Engineering Manager (Australia)
Core
Senior operational leadership role leading critical engineering operations for mechanical, electrical, fire life safety, and base building systems in hyperscale data centers to ensure 100% uptime and customer SLA compliance.
Role type
Senior IC operational manager (data center critical systems)
Builds
Mission-critical data center infrastructure and operations
Domain
Data Center / Hyperscale Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and mentorship, preventative maintenance planning, vendor and contractor management, safety culture implementation, incident and emergency response, operational reporting and analysis, regulatory compliance, project oversight for infrastructure modifications
Preferred skills
Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), SCADA, and electrical power monitoring systems
Technologies
Building Management System, Electrical Power Monitoring System, SCADA
Responsibilities
Lead and embed a safety-first culture across data center operations; supervise and mentor engineering managers and coordinators; oversee maintenance contractors and service providers; manage commissioning and handover of new data center phases; act as primary point of contact for critical incidents and emergencies; develop and audit standard operating procedures and emergency protocols.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership