Jesse Lindner
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Summary
Dynamic Facilities Manager with a proven track record at Amazon Web Services, excelling in project management and operational efficiency. Spearheaded training programs that empowered over 500 personnel, while implementing innovative solutions that reduced operational costs. Adept at vendor management and fostering team development, driving continuous improvement in data center operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager
Amazon Web Services
03.2024 - Current
- Developed program to enhance community engagement through sustainable local site tours with leadership.
- Established training facility for over 500 personnel, completing 50,000 man-hours of skill development.
- Empowered direct reports to pursue growth opportunities, facilitating internal role transitions.
- Monitored operational expenditures, identifying cost-saving measures to optimize facility operations.
- Collaborated with cross-organizational leaders to create global assessment processes for technicians and managers.
- Designed immersive drilling program to simulate plant manipulations with minimal prop indications.
- Created metrics for innovative program aligned with AWS requirements during its inception.
- Partnered with local educational institutions to develop curriculum tailored for data center technician roles.
Critical Facilities Manager
Ascent Corp LLC
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed all mechanical, electrical, and fire/life/safety programs, ensuring regular audits and inspections.
- Assisted in design and capital improvement initiatives to enhance campus operations.
- Developed strategies for efficient space utilization to optimize site functionality.
- Achieved 24/7 staffing coverage by refining operational staffing model.
- Facilitated site compliance with SOC2/ISO standards through rigorous oversight.
- Cultivated a 'Critical Mindset' among staff to promote continuous improvement.
- Maintained budget within 2% through effective financial management.
- Reviewed and approved all purchase requests, ensuring compliance with spending limits.
Senior Assistant Critical Facilities Manager
T5 Data Centers FM
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed five program managers and six shift managers overseeing site operations and processes.
- Developed comprehensive safety program for data center startup, including LOTO and electrical safety protocols.
- Created vendor management program outlining expectations for conduct and review procedures.
- Streamlined deployment process, reducing time from over five hours to approximately two hours.
- Ensured team compliance with required training and continuing education as site training representative.
- Led teams of three to 30 personnel, providing training that enhanced overall performance and earned multiple citations.
Quality Systems Specialist
Schneider Electric
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Conducted site audits to inspect safety and quality programs for compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company policies.
- Performed financial reviews to verify vendor invoice payments and customer billing accuracy.
- Identified nearly 100 areas for improvement in site procedural documentation.
- Collaborated with site team and management to ensure procedures met O&M requirements and industry standards.
- Facilitated efficient procedure implementation by creating opportunities for concurrent work.
- Authored comprehensive site training manual exceeding 350 pages, detailing all equipment on-site, which was published for customer use.
Machinist Mate First Class
United States Navy
01.2006 - 04.2015
- Guided 20 sailors through promotion processes to enhance career advancement opportunities.
- Developed preventive maintenance program encompassing over 6,000 tasks over five years.
- Executed thousands of preventive maintenance checks on diverse equipment, including coffee makers and 200-ton chillers.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering (emphasis On Mechanical)
Northwest Vista
San antonio, tx05-2019
DATA CENTER CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE -
DATA CENTER UNIVERSITY
San antonio, txair conditioning and refrigeration certification -
US Navy “C” School
san diego, caQuality assurance inspecter qualification -
US Navy “C” School
San Diego, CAENgineman trade school -
US Navy “A” School
Great lakes, ilCertified electrical technician -
San Antonio Electircal Committee
san antonio, txSkills
- Multiple Project Management
- Lead Supervisor
- Mechanical Theory
- Audit/Surveillance
- Quality Control
- Casualty Coordination/Response
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Professional Developer
- Decision Making
- Technical Research
- Self-Starter
- Critical System Oversight
- Planning/Coordinator
- Data Center Operations
- Project management
- Vendor management
- Equipment maintenance
- Regulatory compliance
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Team building
- Operational efficiency
- Schedule management
- Space planning
- Energy management
- Asset management
- Environmental compliance
- Strategic planning
Leadership Experience
As a leader in many locations throughout my career, I have left a footprint of simplified processes and higher standards across the board, inspiring personnel to strive for perfection so that they may achieve excellence.
Timeline
Facilities Manager
Amazon Web Services
03.2024 - Current
Critical Facilities Manager
Ascent Corp LLC
07.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Assistant Critical Facilities Manager
T5 Data Centers FM
08.2019 - 07.2022
Quality Systems Specialist
Schneider Electric
04.2015 - 07.2019
Machinist Mate First Class
United States Navy
01.2006 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Engineering (emphasis On Mechanical)
Northwest Vista
DATA CENTER CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE -
DATA CENTER UNIVERSITY
air conditioning and refrigeration certification -
US Navy “C” School
Quality assurance inspecter qualification -
US Navy “C” School
ENgineman trade school -
US Navy “A” School
Certified electrical technician -
San Antonio Electircal Committee
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