Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Asset Manager will be responsible for the strategic oversight, performance, and lifecycle management of all critical infrastructure assets within the company’s High Performance Computing (HPC) data centers. This role ensures that all facility systems—including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and environmental infrastructure—are operated, maintained, and optimized to deliver maximum reliability, efficiency, and longevity.
This position is suited for an experienced professional in data center or mission-critical facility operations, with a strong understanding of asset lifecycle management, maintenance strategies, and infrastructure interdependencies. The Asset Manager will play a central role in developing and executing maintenance programs, optimizing asset performance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, while supporting capacity planning and operational scalability.
As a key stakeholder across the organization, the Asset Manager will collaborate closely with engineering, operations, IT, and external vendors, contributing to decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle—from commissioning and operation through to renewal or decommissioning. This individual will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement, enhancing reliability, and ensuring that all infrastructure assets are managed in a cost-effective, data-driven, and performance-focused manner.
Requirements
Desired Skills, Qualifications and Competencies include:
· In-depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems in mission-critical environments.
· Familiarity with asset management platforms, building automation systems (BAS), and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools.
· Experience with industry standards including Uptime Institute, ITIL, ISO 27001, and ASHRAE.
· Demonstrated leadership in managing operations teams and service providers.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for cross-functional collaboration.
· Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
· Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to evolving operational needs.
· Proven active listening and speaking skills
· Experience with problem solving in complex projects that have a company-wide impact
Responsibilities
· Lead day-to-day operations and maintenance of all critical data center infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and environmental monitoring systems.
· Ensure reliable facility performance by developing and executing preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) programs.
· Manage asset lifecycle across the site, including inventory control, maintenance records, warranty tracking, and end-of-life planning.
· Supervise on-site facility staff and contractors, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, technical standards, and operational excellence.
· Monitor facility performance metrics and environmental conditions to ensure compliance with uptime targets and operational efficiency (e.g., PUE, temperature, humidity).
· Coordinate infrastructure capacity planning to optimize space, power, and cooling utilization in alignment with IT and business growth.
· Lead incident response for facility-related outages, conduct root cause analyses (RCA), and drive corrective and preventive actions.
· Maintain regulatory and industry standard compliance, including ISO, SOC, Uptime Institute Tier certifications, and local safety codes.
· Manage vendor relationships and service contracts, ensuring high-quality support, timely delivery, and cost-effective procurement.
· Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, IT, security, and operations teams on infrastructure initiatives and upgrades.
· Maintain detailed records of facility systems, maintenance logs, inspections, audits, incidents, and asset documentation.
· Support budget planning, track operational expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities through data-driven facility optimization.
· Drive continuous improvement and infrastructure reliability initiatives through performance analysis and best practice implementation.
Benefits
At IREN, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success. Our Canada package for hourly paid positions includes:Compensation
- The expected base salary for this role starts at $120-160K annually CAD.
- Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
- Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
- Relocation assistance (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage – 100% company paid for employees and dependents
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Voluntary life and critical illness coverage available
- Employee Assistance Program and virtual health care platform
- RRSP with company match
- Voluntary TFSA
- 3 weeks annually for vacation and paid holidays
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
- Training and personal development opportunities
- Company events and team-building activities
Podtech Data Centers Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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