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IBM Cloud Facilities Engineer

* Country:US
* State:TEXAS
* City:Dallas
* Category:Technical Specialist
* Required Education:High School Diploma/GED
* Position Type:Professional
* Employment Type:Full-Time
* Contract Type:Regular
* Company:(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
* Req ID:342399BR
* Travel Required:Up to 25% or 2 days a week (home on weekends- based on project requirements)
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* Location:Dallas, TX US

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Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Empowered. Innovative. Inspiring. Creative. Intense. These are all words we use to describe life at IBM Cloud.

The Facilities Engineer II will ensure that a variety of data center related construction projects are completed on time, within budget and to IBM Clouds standard specifications. This includes electrical and mechanical installations, raised floor electrical fit out, office space build outs and much more. This position requires travel and knowledge of data center critical infrastructure.

Key areas of responsibility:
* Manage the mechanical and electrical design for new data centers in order to fit the standard IBM Cloud deployment.

* Manage the data center electrical fit-out process down to and including the power source on the data center floor.

* Manage, track and report on project progress, cost and milestone completion as required while raising all concerns, issues and risks to appropriate leadership.

* Ensure electrical and mechanical loads are designed to be balanced with proper redundancy.

* Manage electrical installation commissioning process according to IBM Cloud standards while making note of any inconsistencies and/or anomalies.

* Play an active role in the bidding process and the recommendation of bid award.

* Assist in budget preparation, approval and tracking.

* Point of contact for all maintenance procedures affecting the operations of assigned data center region (Review, Execute, Complete, Report).

* Point of contact for all root cause analysis exercises as they relate to outages and/or maintenance concerns (Review, Escalate, and Distribute).

* Conduct annual site review/audit of all assigned data centers within specified region.

* Liaise with other IBM teams (Compliance, Security, Integrated Health & Safety, Environmental) to facilitate and ensure all required facility audits have been completed.

* Work with 3rd party organizations (FMGlobal, accrediting bodies) where required for onsite audits.

* Assist with data center capacity discussions and escalate critical issues when they arise.

* Prepare weekly reports for team meeting and monthly reports for Leader level meetings discussing any ongoing issues and concerns.

* Take an active role in personal development and seek out opportunities to expand your knowledge in your area of expertise.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* At least 2 years experience in managing, tracking and reporting progress on multiple projects simultaneously.

* Experience with automation and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCiM) solutions

* Readiness to travel 25% annually to both international and domestic locations.

* English: Fluent

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
* Bachelor's Degree

* At least 5 years experience in managing, tracking and reporting progress on multiple projects simultaneously

* At least 2 years experience in managing the mechanical and electrical design for new data centers

* At least 2 years experience in knowledge of data center critical infrastructure functionality

About Business Unit
Digitization is accelerating the ongoing evolution of business, and clouds - public, private, and hybrid - enable companies to extend their existing infrastructure and integrate across systems. IBM Cloud provides the security, control, and visibility that our clients have come to expect. We are working to provide the right tools and environment to combine all of our clients data, no matter where it resides, to respond to changing market dynamics.

Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.

About IBM
IBMs greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.

Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM intends this job to be performed entirely outside of Colorado.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.