stack-infrastructure-emea - Senior Director, Controls & Automation
Requirements
• · Extensive experience in controls engineering, BMS or industrial automation, with a strong hands-on background in programming, integration, engineering or commissioning. • · Significant delivery experience in hyperscale Data Centre's or comparable mission-critical environments, from design through construction, commissioning, IST and handover. • · Experience establishing technical standards, control philosophies and repeatable engineering solutions, alongside the judgement to balance strategy with practical delivery. • · Deep technical expertise in BMS, PLCs, DDC controllers, SCADA, controls logic, sequences of operation and system integration. • · Strong knowledge of Data Centre mechanical and electrical systems, particularly chilled water plant, chiller sequencing, pump controls and free cooling. • · Knowledge of BMS architecture, networks, resilience, cybersecurity, BACnet, Modbus, OPC UA and relevant communications protocols. • · Experience with functional testing, failure scenario validation, alarm management, trending and operational performance optimisation; familiarity with ASHRAE, EN 50600, IEC and applicable local standards. • · Proven ability to lead specialist teams and contractors across locations, solve complex technical problems and influence senior stakeholders with sound commercial judgement. • · A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics or a related field, or substantial equivalent practical experience. Professional accreditation or relevant certifications are advantageous.
Responsibilities
• · Act as STACK’s EMEA technical authority for BMS, controls and automation, challenging designs and advising project teams, customers and delivery partners. • · Own the development and continuous improvement of a standardised, scalable EMEA BMS product, including regional specifications, control philosophies and engineering standards. • · Define repeatable system architectures, sequences of operation, hardware and software, networks, communications, graphics, alarms and equipment interfaces, with appropriate resilience and cybersecurity. • · Adapt standards to local regulations and customer requirements, driving reliability, maintainability, innovation, delivery efficiency and cost optimisation. • · Provide end-to-end technical oversight across multiple Data Centre projects, from concept and detailed design through construction, integration, commissioning, IST and operational handover. • · Review and approve controls designs, drawings, technical submissions and specifications; ensure effective integration with mechanical, electrical and other critical infrastructure. • · Oversee consultants, contractors and specialist suppliers; identify and mitigate design, programme, integration and commissioning risks, supporting customer acceptance and Ready for Service (RFS). • · Establish commissioning procedures and acceptance criteria; oversee Level 3, 4 and 5 testing where applicable, including functional scripts and failure scenarios under normal and abnormal conditions. • · Provide hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis and technical support for complex controls and communications issues, including chilled water systems, chillers, pumps, valves and free cooling. • · Capture lessons learned and improve future designs, standards and operational performance. • · Lead and develop a small regional specialist team, balancing resources and priorities across projects and supporting recruitment and succession planning. • · Work closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, operations, commercial and global technical teams; build supplier relationships and report risks and technical performance to senior leaders.
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