Automation technician Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA

About Vantage Data Centers

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.

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are veryhands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase , configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latesttechnologychanges so we can make informed purchase decisions. The Technology & Systems department participates in designing each of our new data center building's networking infrastructure, including but not limited to diverse pathways connecting to carriers, meet-me room (MMR) hosting (rack, cabs, ladders, cross connect panels...), wireless AP coverage, etc.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap / landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed tovalue withfinancial and execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an experienced and detailed orientated Technical Project Manager to support and facilitate the successful completion of projects for the Automation Systems group. Individual will be a catalyst in facilitating multi-functional alignment with key project partners for regionally assigned new and existing automation projects.

As a key contributor the position will manage and provide technical leadership regarding automation design, engineering, and construction interfacing. The ability to influence and develop consensus across teams at a regional level is critical to be successful in this role. A high-level understanding of system integration, project management, commissioning, and process execution is required to provide informative project issue mitigation when challenges arise.

Primary Automation Systems team design and engineering interfacing resource .

Support pre-bid planning, coordination, and execution strategies to ensure quality design and engineering deliverables.

Support internal Innovation and Design Engineers teams to ensure standards and design engineering initiatives are adhered to throughout the automation design process.

Leads automation project design activities, whichincludespartnerships and collaboration with :

(EOR) Engineer of record and Design Systems Integration teams.

Automation construction teams regarding automation scope of work development, automation design deliverables, and factory acceptance testing.

Support Sales, Design Engineering, and Services to develop project requirements based on market demands or customer requirements.

Provide technical leadership regarding automation issue mitigation to support delivery and commissioning schedules throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions

Leads automation design and engineering projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company.

Assist in the definition of automation project scope and objectives , involving all relevant partners and ensuring technical feasibility.

Balance multiple automation technical project scopes, schedules, and stakeholder relations across the regions.

Drive all aspects of automation activities related to new and existing project development through each of the design and engineering phases, while supporting the construction interfacing team.

Lead automation technical responsibilities with the Engineer of Record and Design Systems Integrators.

Run automation design deliverable package coordination and updates with all applicable automation construction partners.

Ensure alignment to the Vantage Automation Execution Playbook and global standards by the Engineer of Records and Design Systems Integrator.

Provide automation system technical guidance and issue mitigation throughout design, engineering, and commissioning activities.

Coordinate and support applicable FWT (Factory Witness Tests), and software bench testing and on-site point to for various projects.

Provide remote or onsite project and vendor support ensuring a successful design and engineering delivery.

Handle automation design, engineering, and programming / software deliverables (Specifications, IFC's, SOO's, PLC, SCADA, etc..), ensuring critical delivery milestones are maintained and in alignment with the master construction schedule.

Provide and implementautomationtechnical quality and accuracy control measure for projects.

Lead and participate in weekly and / or daily automation engineering meetings for each applicable regional project.

Duties

Lead regional Automation project design, engineering, and programming / software delivery.

Support in developing and handling automation design, and engineering strategies.

Develop technical task prioritization and scheduling for prioritizing and project timelines.

Support and coordinate automation design and engineering requirements with internal and external partners.

Evaluates progress on project(s) and supervises changes to schedule.

Develops and maintains standard communication and user documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.)

Job Requirements

10+ years of experience in Building Management System (BMS) design, integration, commissioning, or technical leadership.

BS in related Engineering or Construction Management fieldspreferred butnot required based upon experience level.

PLC / SCADA Application Engineering experience preferred.

Experience with Allen-Bradley and Ignition experience preferred.

Data Center or Mission Critical project experience preferred but not required .

Shown success in project management with PMP certificationpreferred butnot required .

Experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C) preferred.

Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint

Travel required is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Additional Details

Salary Range : $130k - $160k + Bonus (this range is based on national market data and may vary in other locations)

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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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.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!