Introduction

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Center Operations Advisor to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in the development of innovative data center solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned data center professional with extensive experience operating large-scale, mission-critical facilities and a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, maintenance, reliability, and operational excellence.

What are you going to do 

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advisory support for data center research, development, and product innovation initiatives.
  • Review facility plans, designs, specifications, and engineering documentation to ensure operational efficiency, maintainability, and reliability.
  • Conduct site visits, facility inspections, and operational assessments of existing and proposed data center environments.
  • Develop and enhance engineering, maintenance, and operational procedures for data center facilities.
  • Evaluate Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems and provide recommendations to optimize performance and resilience.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to understand technical and business requirements, translating them into functional design criteria and operational standards.
  • Identify operational risks and recommend best practices for reliability, uptime, energy efficiency, and lifecycle management.
  • Provide leadership and guidance on data center operations, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Qualifications

    • Extensive experience operating and managing large-scale data center facilities in a leadership or senior operational role.
    • Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including critical Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
    • Proven experience developing and implementing maintenance programs, operational procedures, and engineering standards.
    • Ability to conduct technical reviews, inspections, and assessments of mission-critical facilities.
    • Strong understanding of data center design principles, operational requirements, and industry best practices.
    • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate customer needs into practical technical solutions.
    • Experience supporting engineering teams, product development initiatives, or infrastructure design projects is highly desirable.

Preferred Background

  • Experience in hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or mission-critical data center environments.
  • Familiarity with reliability engineering, facility commissioning, and operational readiness programs.
  • Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends within the data center industry, including sustainability, energy efficiency, and innovative cooling solutions.

What we offer

Closing: 13 August 2026

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-293235

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Corporate recruiter

Patrick Almeida

+55 21 3328 2828

Contact

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth  interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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