Facilities Manager, Data Center Operations

About the role

The Facilities Manager will lead the operation and maintenance of critical data‑center infrastructure in Belgium. You will ensure reliable power, cooling, and mechanical systems while driving cost‑effective improvements and maintaining safety and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute campus operational budgets, forecast expenses and manage allocated budgets.
• Oversee heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning, power supply, generators, UPS and electrical distribution systems.
• Inspect, maintain and repair piping, non‑critical electrical and mechanical components.
• Read blueprints and schematics, conduct system tours and assess equipment condition.
• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce operational costs and improve data‑center efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage performance issues and outages, coordinating rapid recovery actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 8 years experience in critical facilities management, including facility, technical and team leadership.
• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or Chief Engineer in a mission‑critical environment.
• Fluent communication in English and French.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Engineering, experience collaborating across business units, strong people‑management and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Electrical systems knowledge
• Mechanical systems knowledge
• HVAC design and operation
• Power distribution and UPS systems
• Generator operation and maintenance
• Blueprint and schematic interpretation
• Monitoring and control system expertise