Facilities / Engineering Operations Manager 2 - Sodexo
KENILWORTH, NJ 07033
About the Job
- Oversee day-to-day facilities maintenance at the client’s datacenter, ensuring timely completion of planned and reactive work to minimize equipment outages.
- Provide daily instructions and technical support to on-site craft labor and contractors, ensuring efficient operations.
- Generate and close CMMS work orders and reports for site compliance, trending analysis, and work documentation.
- Respond to off-hour critical outages, building automation alerts, and alarm notifications, while adhering to EHS compliance SOPs and regulations.
- Support key compliance programs such as Refrigeration Compliance (RCM), Arc Flash (NFPA 70e), and ensure audit readiness, including CAPAs.
- Coordinate equipment shutdowns with the Charlotte Technology Center (CTC) and foster collaboration with IT and facilities teams, optimizing work balance and seeking cost-saving solutions.
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
What You Bring:- Proven technical expertise and experience in managing datacenter operations and equipment, with a strong background in HVAC systems and facilities management.
- Strong EHS compliance knowledge, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and operational best practices.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing conditions and effectively manage critical situations.
- Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office tools, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient work order management.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing competing priorities while ensuring operational excellence.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to manage craft personnel and build client trust and confidence.
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Qualifications & Requirements:Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Management Experience - 5 years
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services