Job Description

The Data Center Facilities Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and reliable operation of our data centre infrastructure. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the facility's operation, including power, cooling, fire protection, security, and environmental controls. Other responsibilities include managing data center floor space and security. You will also lead a team of outsourced technicians and contractors, to manage projects, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key objectives are to:

•Maximize uptime: Ensure the data centre infrastructure meets the required availability levels and minimizes downtime, preventing outages, service and data loss.

•Maintain system redundancy: Implement and manage redundant systems for critical infrastructure to ensure smooth operation even during maintenance or unexpected events. Ensure maintenance regime is adhered to and any arising gaps remediated in a timely manner.

•Control operational expenses: Manage budgets effectively and find cost-saving opportunities for maintenance, upgrades, and external services

•Plan and strategize data center requirements to meet SIA current and future IT roadmap.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage:

•A team of outsourced data centre technicians and contractors, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

•Projects related to the maintenance, upgrade, and expansion / optimization of the data centre infrastructure.

•Hosting sites are run as per SLA and within limits of key data centre operating parameters for power cooling and environmental settings

•Emergency response plans for diverse scenarios like power outages, fires, or natural disaster

Ensure optimal performance:

•Of critical infrastructure systems, including power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression systems, and security systems.

•Of the data centre environment, maintaining optimal temperature, humidity, and air quality.

•Of operational efficiency and resource utilization.

Plan and execute:

•Preventive maintenance schedules and corrective actions for identified issues.

•Emergency response procedures in case of power outages, equipment failures, or other disruptions.

•Budgetary allocation and resource management for the data centre facilities.

Maintain compliance:

•With all relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

•Lead and manage data center audits

•Documentation for all systems and procedures.

Collaborate:

•With IT and other teams to ensure the smooth integration of data centre operations with other critical functions.

•With external vendors and service providers to maintain and upgrade equipment and systems.

Data Cente strategy and migration:

•Responsible for providing Data centre design and construction inputs, sustainability initiatives, and energy efficiency optimization

•Work with IT team for data centres space and power requirements

•Work with and support IT team for any data centre migration as required

•Responsible for writing Datacenter related tenders such as maintenance contract, co-location sourcing etc. and writing management approval papers.

Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with minimum 5 years relevant industry experience or Diploma in electrical engineering with a minimum of 10 years of experience in datacentre infrastructure and facility management

•Familiar with fire safety rules and regulations associated with operating complex datacenter infrastructure

•Proficient in data centre monitoring and management software

•Familiar with data center fiber and structure cabling would be a added advantage

•Possess Datacenter certification eg. CDCP, CDFOM

•Familiar with TIA-942-B design standards for Datacenter, Uptime Standards and ASHRAE requirements

•Familiar with IT hardware specifications and computer racking requirements for datacenter space and power planning.

•Excellent organizational/administrative skills as well as strong communications & interpersonal skills

•Must be a positive, collaborative, active excellent problem-solver, being customer service oriented and conscientious.

•Willing to work on non-office hour and weekend including public holidays

Technology Support Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Firm in the Technology function, including but not limited to software, hardware, networking infrastructure and applications
• Providing support in IT/ IS functions such as networking, mobile device, remote, audio visual, telephony and security
• Conducting basic in-house application training sessions to our user community
• Drafting, updating and managing documentation as part of the work process
• Collaborating with other members of the Technology team and Business Services team to come up with practical and effective solutions to meet business operational needs
• Participating in and contributing to special projects in support of Firm initiatives
• Assisting the team with related ad-hoc duties, where necessary

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Technologies that include but are not limited to Windows Operating System and Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Experience with other mainstream software systems (e.g. iOS, Mac OSX, Android) and/or technical skills related to an ability to do basic logic design and programming with simple scripts; or using industry standard visual basic, power-shell, will be ideal
• Industry standard current certifications by Microsoft, Cisco, HP, Application solution vendors will be helpful
• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in a corporate environment. Experience working in a law firm would be an advantage
• Honesty, integrity and professionalism are key pillars to how we operate in our environment. You must be able to handle sensitive matters and maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, planning and critical thinking skills. You are able to multi-task, and handle multiple projects as well as changing priorities to support business needs
• You demonstrate a sense of urgency and the ability to work and respond to a fast-paced environment, as well as flexibility in adjusting hours to meet operational and business needs
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, to facilitate effective working relationships within the Technology team, our user community and stakeholders

We look forward to receiving your applications. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

You may visit our website at www.wongpartnership.com for more information.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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Pharmeng Technology has been providing quality services to leading manufacturers of healthcare and pharmaceutical products since 1997. Our specialists hold expertise in Commissioning & Qualification, Validation, Quality Systems, Regulatory Affairs, Engineering and Training to ensure that our clients can keep on providing the world with their cost-effective and high-standard healthcare products. At PharmEng Technology, we strive to cultivate the best working environment where empowerment, passion and perseverance are nurtured while serving our clients to achieve their unique business goals. We are seeking an experienced Cleaning Validation Specialist with solid experience in equipment qualification and pharmaceutical solutions in Life Science industries for a role in Singapore.

Objectives of this Role:

A Cleaning Validation Specialist is responsible for ensuring that cleaning procedures for equipment and facilities in highly regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, are effective and meet regulatory requirements. The job description for a Cleaning Validation Specialist may include the following responsibilities:

Develop and execute cleaning validation protocols for equipment and facilities to ensure they are cleaned to appropriate levels and are free from contamination.

Perform risk assessments and develop risk-based cleaning validation plans to ensure equipment and facilities are cleaned to appropriate levels.

Develop and implement cleaning procedures, methods, and acceptance criteria for equipment and facilities to ensure consistent and effective cleaning.

Review and approve cleaning validation protocols, reports, and related documentation.

Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering, to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Investigate and troubleshoot cleaning validation issues and provide recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.

Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to cleaning validation.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or any related field.
• Solid 3 and up years of experience with specific experience within (bio) pharmaceutical (or related industries) and GMP is desirable; Junior with a minimum of 2 years is welcome to apply.
• Proven experience in cleaning validation in a regulated industry is highly valued.
• Has a knowledge in regulatory requirements such as FDA, GMP, and ISO.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills are also important for this role.
• Proficient in English, both in speaking and in writing.

Why PharmEng Technology?

Our consultants come from different areas of the Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Medical Device industries and have extensive experiences obtained from world-class organizations in North America, Europe and Asia. At PharEng Technology, we value everyone's unique talents and work together to support our clients. We offer continuous career growth, competitive wages, opportunities for travel and a team mentality that sets us apart from our competitors. It is the growth of our staff that continues to grow our company globally.

EEOC Statement

At PharmEng Technology, we don't just accept difference --- we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our community. PharmEng Technology is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.