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learn-pr/philanthropies/learn-contributing-local-economies-through-datacenters/includes/10-operations-jobs.md

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## Operations
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Datacenter operations (DCOps) includes management and maintenance of the day-to-day activities and infrastructure of a datacenter, ensuring its systems, equipment, and services operate smoothly and efficiently. From an organizational standpoint, DCOps consists of multiple teams managing different aspects of datacenter operations, from physical infrastructure to IT services. Their primary focus is maintaining uptime, ensuring efficiency, and providing continuous support to both internal and external clients.
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- **Learning and technical trainers** are responsible for ensuring the reliable and efficient functioning of the facility's electrical systems to maintain continuous uptime and support critical IT infrastructure. Their key responsibilities include:
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- A technical trainer in datacenters designs, delivers, and refines highly technical training programs for diverse audiences, focusing on skills such as infrastructure management, application development, or datacenter hardware operations. They develop lesson plans, stay updated on the latest technologies, and use engaging teaching methods to ensure effective knowledge transfer, whether in person or virtually. Trainers analyze learner feedback and performance metrics to improve course content and delivery, while also supporting team members by guiding content updates, overseeing course quality, and sharing best practices. Additionally, they ensure training offerings align with learner goals, certifications, and organizational objectives, while fostering collaboration within learning teams to enhance the overall training experience.
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Roles like Business Program Managers, Technical Program Managers, CSR, Community and Government affairs, Communications, HR, Finance, Legal, etc.

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- This initiative aims to bring broadband access to rural and underserved communities in the United States.
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- By partnering with local internet service providers and applying datacenter infrastructure, the initiative has successfully expanded high speed internet access, benefiting residents, businesses, and schools.
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- Facebook (Meta) in New Mexico, USA
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- Meta sources materials for its datacenter from local suppliers, boosting small and medium enterprises. They also supported local farmers by funding irrigation projects
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- **Lease and land development careers**: Lease strategy and execution strategy managers, land acquisition managers, land due diligence managers
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- **Network infrastructure management**: Network acquisition, OSP telecom engineering (On Site Planning), sourcing engineering (Purchasing), Subsea Operations, fiber delivery engineering. These roles are essential for ensuring the connectivity, scalability, and reliability of the network systems that support datacenters. Each role focuses on specific aspects of planning, acquiring, implementing, and maintaining the network infrastructure.
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- Secures and acquires network assets, such as fiber-optic cables, bandwidth, and peering agreements, to ensure the datacenter has high speed, reliable internet and interconnectivity.
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- **Sustainability managers:** These roles focus on developing and implementing strategies to minimize the environmental impact of datacenter operations while ensuring efficiency and compliance with sustainability goals. Datacenters are known for their high energy and water consumption, so sustainability managers play a critical part in reducing carbon footprints, optimizing resource usage, and advancing green initiatives.
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- Energy efficiency management: Involves improving datacenter energy efficiency by optimizing cooling systems, server layouts, and power usage, achieving lower PUE ratios, and leveraging advanced technologies like liquid cooling and AI-driven energy management.
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- Renewable energy integration: Sourcing renewable energy, negotiating Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and reducing reliance on fossil fuels to achieve carbon-neutral or net-zero energy goals for datacenters.

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- **Construction Project Managers, Site Leaders, and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers** are key players in building a datacenter's physical infrastructure. They oversee construction, design, and installation, ensuring the facility meets specifications, operates efficiently, and adheres to safety and performance standards.
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- **Engineering** plays a vital role in designing and integrating the core infrastructure of a datacenter, from power systems and advanced cooling technologies to network infrastructure, security, and critical system monitoring. Experts in fields like electrical and mechanical engineering work alongside architects, design managers, and network specialists to ensure the facility is efficient, reliable, and built to support mission-critical operations. Key roles in this field include Architects, Professional Engineers, 3D Designers, Network Specialists (RCDD), and Operations Engineers, each contributing to the seamless functionality of modern datacenters.
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- **Project controllers** play a critical role in the planning, monitoring, and execution of datacenter construction projects. This function ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. By tracking progress, managing risks, and providing key data, Project Controls help teams make informed decisions and maintain efficiency throughout the construction process. Their responsibilities can include:
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- Plan and optimize resources: Develop integrated planning strategies to improve decision-making, manage risks, optimize resources, and enhance project predictability.
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- Estimate costs: Establish initial cost plans using industry-standard metrics and internal benchmarks, forecasting expenses for new technologies and long-term planning.

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summary: This module explores the vital role datacenters (DCs) play in shaping local economies and communities. More than just hubs of technology, datacenters serve as engines of opportunity, driving investment, innovation, and long-term prosperity. Economic impact - Learn how datacenters contribute to job creation, enhance local services, and foster economic growth. Community engagement - Examine how datacenters work with local communities to support philanthropic and education efforts. Long-term benefits - Understand the lasting effects of datacenters on regional development and infrastructure. By the end of this module, you'll have a deeper understanding of the transformative impact datacenters have on the regions they serve.
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- Understanding of economic and social development principles.
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- Understand the economic and local contributions of datacenters, including job creation and infrastructure development.
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- Learn about community philanthropy and partnerships.
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- Examine community engagement throughout the datacenter lifecycle.
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- Explore the roles and responsibilities of the people involved in datacenter design, delivery, and operations.
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products:
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