Director, Power, Apac

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.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers (VDC) powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and five markets in Europe, 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.

At Vantage, we run some of the most customizable and scalable data centres in the world, with a meticulous focus on efficiency, operational excellence, reliability, testing and maintenance. Vantage was founded on the principle that modern-day data center design should evolve in innovative ways that lead to dramatic gains in energy efficiency. Years later, we are still leading that charge. It is through our focus on efficiency, collaboration, and operational expertise that our customers and company continue to excel.

New Site Development

New Site Development (NSD) evaluates new sites and coordinates pre-construction activities in line with corporate goals working hand in hand with the Construction team to come up with a vertically integrated design and ensures new and existing standards and designs are executed effectively. The team collaborates with Sales, Site Selection and Acquisitions, Design & Engineering, Construction, Operations, Legal, Finance and the regional Executive Leadership Team. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive tangible results. Our team can align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and results.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a technically-minded and detail-oriented Director (Utility Power Delivery) to drive the energisation of both new and existing data center campuses, in line with changing customer demands. This position is responsible for a single key function in the Vantage NSD team, namely, power and energy. This position will oversee all activities required to confirm utility availability at early due diligence, through to obtaining preliminary primary and/or secondary utility supplies at project commencement, and thereafter manage all activities required to obtain and execute on the formal connection agreement(s) through to design and delivery of the same. In addition, the role entails the creation and implementation of all strategies regarding power and energy, alongside working the Sustainability team (PPA’s, gas plants, et al).

Essential Job Functions
- Direct investigation to overlay energy options and availabilities with suitable sites for data center infrastructure and development
- Complete preliminary research and evaluation of energy infrastructure, power availabilities and sources of energy in targeted areas. This includes the preliminary screenings of all sites under consideration, assuring all required documentation and analysis are undertaken
- Understand, analyse, and incorporate current energy legislation and policies into energy infrastructure sourcing strategies
- Identify new energy trends or clean energy sources that will impact site selection strategies.
- Develop and manage energy and power supply chain partnerships with Utilities, municipalities, consultants and partners
- Lead all aspects to obtain initial capacity, quotes, programme, and connection agreements (contract) for new MV and HV utility projects, from feasibility through to delivery. The design/engineering and construction is owned by delivery teams within Construction and/or Operations)
- Prepare and own power and energy strategy, including alternative/renewable energy, power procurement, in line with the Management Teams expectations and direction
- Provide thought and team leadership, while being accountable for team results on all power and energy projects, assignments, and initiatives, including budget, schedule, and coordination with internal and external project stakeholders
- Stay abreast of new technologies and opportunities to innovate using concepts from within and outside of the data center industry.

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