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Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.\nPosition Overview\nThe Operations Asset Lead (EMEA) is the regional owner of asset data integrity and governance across Vantage in EMEA. This role is responsible for ensuring that physical and logical asset records within ServiceNow (or equivalent CMMS platforms) are accurate, complete, auditable, and aligned to global standards.\nWorking closely with Site Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Global Asset Management peers (including North America), the Asset Manager ensures consistent asset lifecycle management - from site mobilisation through steady state operations and decommissioning. 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We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.\nThroughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.\nDon't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.\nVantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nVantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. 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