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Aaron J. Corpuz

Aaron J. Corpuz

Facility Manager, Data Centre

Summary

Highly organized and detail-oriented Facility Manager bringing 5 years of experience in providing leadership to Data Centre and Critical Facility Operation teams. Offering a proven aptitude for proactive issue resolution and enforcement of safe practices among personnel.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Facility Manager

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed data center operations ensuring kept within agreed SLA and data center PUE is well maintained for GM platinum status
  • Maintained compliance with all local statutory regulations and codes
  • Managed Managing Agent, facilities contractors and vendors carry out planned maintenance as scheduled and any alarm or breakdown in building
  • Reviewed submitted documents like Drawings, Permit-To-Work, Risk Assessments, Method Statements
  • Reviewed and assessed equipment fault/damages as claim by service vendor
  • Prepare incident reports, root cause analysis (RCA) or work improvement plan
  • Created and implemented operational policies, processes and procedures to keep facilities running smoothly.
  • Managed work order systems and ensure all planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance (RM) work orders are raised, inspected, completed and closed as scheduled
  • Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available. Manage and keep assets inventory updated.
  • Prepared of maintenance and replacement budgets. Negotiated contracts with vendors to obtain favorable and cost-effective terms and conditions
  • Lead and support project fit-out and A&A works
  • Ensure contracted service level agreements and key performance indicators are met or exceeded
  • Prepare customer monthly progress report and track status of deliverables
  • Participates in scheduling, coordination, and completion all significant planned and emergency maintenance events for facility and ensure these activities are executed in controlled and proven method to ensure reliability of critical loads supported by these systems
  • Ensure data center operations meet energy & water efficiency criteria in compliance to Green Mark, ISO50001 & SS564 certifications
  • Perform any other ad-hoc tasks associated with maintenance, upgrading, repairs, addition, or modification of facilities, as instructed by Management
  • Provide technical support to all aspects of data center operations including operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems.
  • Prepared reports and schedules with accuracy.
  • Established and maintained relationships with external vendors for prompt restocking of needed items and supplies.
  • Conducted inspections of facility grounds, external structure, systems and equipment.
  • Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
  • Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.

Critical Facilities Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd @ Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Responsible for the management and delivery of all contractual obligations including subcontractor management, financial control, QHSE compliance, work scheduling, and team training & development whilst also running day to day critical facilities operations
  • Manage, motivate and develop on-site Data Centre Critical Environment Operations team
  • Responsible for all strategic and tactical aspects of the FM and Critical Environment operations including, but not limited to M&E system and Asset Management operations
  • Manage and maintain professional relationship with client to create positive customer experience
  • Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
  • Manage annual contract budgets and accounts
  • Produced site related financial, activity and other statistical information and reports as requested
  • Provide input into regular management reports and budget submissions and reviews
  • Develops and maintained relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and evaluate their performance
  • Assists client for project scheduling and project decisions based upon owners’ objectives which may include but is not limited to site improvements and data hall fit out works
  • Conduct incident reviews and Root Cause Analysis, Site Stand Downs and drive consequence management for all incidents
  • Assist Client to ensure the Data Centre operations meet energy & water efficiency criteria in compliance to Green mark, ISO50001, SS564 certifications
  • Manage team of Engineers and Technicians (10 FTE), Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Facility

Data Centre Lead Engineer

CBRE Ptd Ltd @ Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
09.2016 - 11.2018

M&E Engineer, Data Centre

Cushman & Wakefield Pte Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Kim Chuan-1 Data Center, Singtel
  • Managed Critical Facilities and Data Center M&E maintenance and operations
  • Lead and handle facilities electrical system
  • Experienced in HT (22KV) and LT electrical configuration
  • Work hand-in-hand with LEW to ensure system is up and operational
  • Identify areas for improvement and upgrade
  • Prepare and discuss report for evaluation
  • Performed routine and periodic checks on all major building equipment to ensure reliable, safe and proper functions
  • Managing termed contractors which are directly supporting critical facilities: ACMV and CRAC System, Fire Protection System including FM200 and Pre-Action Sprinkler System, DECAM System, Plumbing and Sanitary System, Building and Automation System, Lift, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) and Cooling Tower Water Treatment Plant
  • Planned and scheduling of daily and routine operation & maintenance works
  • Prepare 52-Week Plan for guidance on maintenance implementation and strictly adhere on schedule servicing dates
  • Provide off-site engineering management to oversee and ensure all operation and maintenance works are carried out in accordance with regulations as required by authorities, relevant codes of practice, standards and manufacturers recommendation
  • Full support on Singtel Enterprise Data and Managed Services Division in all matter pertaining to facilities management
  • Manage and lead a group of in-house M&E technicians.

Facilities Coordinator

Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd @ CISCO Systems (USA) Pte Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2015
  • Managed the M&E contracts to include holding monthly supplier meetings and completing monthly supplier measurements within agreed timescale
  • Managed ISO14000, CGAP, Maximo Documentations
  • Support site implementation of ISO14000 program
  • Lead team in implementing Energy Management, Waste Management and Recycling
  • Managed and undertake projects initiated by client
  • Work with FM manager on project management
  • Managed and control cost on assigned budget for project and maintenance services
  • Raise purchase orders as required on e-counter line and ensure that financial processes are adhered to at all times
  • Ensure FMIS financial system is checked to ensure Purchase Orders are released for payment promptly, and invoice queries are managed through to resolution
  • Work with and support other members of FM team
  • Undertake any other assignment which FM manager may assign
  • Provide support on site data center operations.
  • Updated tracking system monitoring facilities-related materials, supplies and equipment

Facilities Engineer

ISS M&E Pte Ltd @ UOB Data Centre
02.2013 - 08.2013
  • Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Facility, United Overseas Bank (UOB Bank), Alexandra Annex Data Center
  • Manage Critical Facilities and Data Center M&E maintenance and operations
  • Vendor and Contract Management
  • Call for tender for newly projects
  • Daily operation, planning and scheduling of routine operation and maintenance work
  • Performed routine and periodic checks on all major building equipment to ensure safe and proper functions
  • Managed and supervised term contractors in respect of followings: ACMV and CRAC System, Fire Protection System including FM200 and Pre-Action Sprinkler System, DECAM System, Plumbing and Sanitary System, Building and Automation System, Lift, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), PA/Fireman Intercom/MATV System and Cooling Tower Water Treatment Plant
  • Assist in procurement, management and supply of building consumable materials
  • Assist in tender preparation process and site show-rounds for addition and alteration works
  • Supervised and facilitate additional and alteration work carried out by specialist contractor
  • Record and monitor utilities consumption and usage
  • Recommend and assist to implement energy conservation measures where possible
  • Provide off-site engineering management to oversee and ensure all operation and maintenance works are carried out in accordance with regulations as required by authorities, relevant codes of practice, standards and manufacturers recommendation
  • Assisting UOB Property Division in all matter pertaining to facilities management.

Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Jardine Engineering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
03.2010 - 02.2013
  • Marina Bay Financial Center (MBFC)
  • Attended tenants complained in regards of Electrical, ACMV, Plumbing and Sanitary, Fire Alarm System, Lifts and Escalators
  • Performed first line of trouble shooting in any complained received from tenants’ (Offices and Retail Shops)
  • Performed electrical repairs and troubleshooting of electrical problems
  • Performed hands on preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment
  • Carried out monthly servicing on Fan Coil Units (FCU), Direct Exchanger Fan Coil Unit (DXFCU), Air Handling Units (AHU), Air-Cooled Chiller System and pumps for all M&E equipment’s
  • Maintains inventory levels of supplies and equipment’s
  • Carried out 24/7 monitoring on Cooling Plants/Heat Exchanger using Building Management System (BMS) to ensure equipment running on normal operation, thus, delivering customer satisfaction
  • Daily monitoring on M&E Plants
  • Take data reading on M&E equipment’s for future reference
  • Report to immediate superior for any abnormalities noticed / found during inspection
  • Supervised group of contractors / vendors as required.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Cebu
Cebu City, Philippines
04.2007

Skills

  • Technical Hands-on and Knowledge of Electrical System Switching and Operation
  • Operational Knowledge of HVAC System
  • Writing and Implementation of SOPs, MOPs and EOPs
  • Critical Facilities Operations and Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Data Centre Infrastructure and Management (DCIM) System
  • ISO50001 and SS564
  • Operation and Financial Budget Management
  • Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
  • Project and Energy Management
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Application

Accomplishments

  • CBRE – Effectively managed Telin 3 data center transition from construction to operation and helped client to set up effective operation and maintenance system
  • Johnson Controls (Cisco Systems) – Above and Beyond Recognition Award, in recognition in managing the Building Electrical Shutdown
  • Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) – Philippines

Seminars and Trainings Attended:

  • CNet – Certified Data Center Technical Professional (CDCTP)
  • CNet – Data Center Reliability Centered Maintenance Program
  • EPI – Certified Data Center Professional (CDCTP)
  • ISO45001 Internal Auditor Migration Training
  • DCPRO – Foundations of Mission Critical Infrastructure
  • CERT Implement Incident Management Process
  • Certificate in Fire Safety and Emergency Management Course

Timeline

Facility Manager

Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
03.2022 - Current

Critical Facilities Manager

CBRE Pte Ltd @ Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
11.2018 - 02.2022

Data Centre Lead Engineer

CBRE Ptd Ltd @ Telekomunikasi Indonesia International Pte Ltd (Telin-3 Data Centre)
09.2016 - 11.2018

M&E Engineer, Data Centre

Cushman & Wakefield Pte Ltd
07.2015 - 06.2016

Facilities Coordinator

Johnson Controls (S) Pte Ltd @ CISCO Systems (USA) Pte Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2015

Facilities Engineer

ISS M&E Pte Ltd @ UOB Data Centre
02.2013 - 08.2013

Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Jardine Engineering (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
03.2010 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

University of Cebu
Aaron J. CorpuzFacility Manager, Data Centre