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Job Summary
The Operations Support Senior Associate (Asset, Contract & Engineering Operations Management) supports Data Center Operations by ensuring accurate asset lifecycle management, effective administration of maintenance contracts, and seamless coordination of engineering workflows. The role focuses on maintaining data integrity within the Maximo system and acting as the central hub for Engineering Operations Management. You will partner closely with Global Design & Construction (GDC) for asset handover and coordinate the movement of Change Requests (CR) and Methods of Procedure (MOP) to ensure senior engineering approvals are completed within stipulated timeframes.
Responsibilities
Asset Management (Maximo)
Lifecycle Governance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date asset records within Maximo across the lifecycle, with a focus on EOL Assets (Decommissioning or Extension) and Asset Incompleteness audits
Technical Onboarding: Partner with the GDC team to create and activate new assets, including Location IDs and Company IDs, for new builds and existing Data Center sites
System Discipline: Weekly tracking of AWO (Administrative Work Order) status and PM due dates. Monitor for Active CM/CD work orders and ensure Labor Hours are correctly recorded by site engineers
Contract Management (Maintenance & Services)
Contract Administration: Lead administrative activities for maintenance contracts, including setup, renewals, and amendments. Ensure all contracts are accurately reflected in Maximo and aligned to the correct assets
Vendor Governance: Lead the preparation for Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), tracking contract validity, service coverage, and key performance milestones
Stakeholder Coordination: Support coordination with vendors and procurement to resolve contract-related issues or gaps in service coverage
Engineering Operations Management
MOP/CR Workflow Coordination: Record and track the end-to-end movement of MOPs and CRs. Ensure these are routed to senior engineers and approved within the required timeframe to avoid project delays
Critical Activity Tracking: Manage the Weekly Critical Activities tracker to provide visibility on high-risk site works across the region
Operational Reporting: Produce the Monthly OPS reports and track action items from Monthly Data Center reviews to ensure engineering goals are met
Process Alignment: Monitor for site engineer "miss ups" of Work Orders and provide ad-hoc reminders to maintain operational standards and audit readiness
Maintenance Audit & Performance Improvement: Conduct on-site maintenance audits to assess adherence to approved MOPs, maintenance standards, and best practices. Partner with Data Center teams to identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and support continuous improvement of operational performance and reliability
Documentation & Training
Standardization: Draft and maintain asset, contract, and engineering management documentation, including procedures and work instructions
Training Support: Assist in developing training materials for site engineers regarding Maximo usage and engineering documentation standards
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in asset management, engineering operations support, facilities, or a related coordination role
System Expertise: Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with IBM Maximo or similar Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems
Process Coordination: Demonstrated ability to manage complex engineering document workflows (MOP/CR) and track compliance against deadlines
Educational Background: Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, Operations, Business, or a related discipline
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