Automation Systems Governance Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. 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.

Automation Systems Group

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of cutting-edge data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps manage these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. In addition to design and construction, we are also responsible for the technical requirements of the Operations department involving troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing mission critical control systems throughout all Vantage locations.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely anywhere in the US.

The Automation Systems Governance Engineer, is responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and enforcing standards, policies, and best practices that ensure consistency, security, and quality across all automation systems within Vantage Data Centers. This role bridges technical excellence and operational discipline by ensuring all automation and control systems align with corporate standards, regulatory compliance, cybersecurity requirements, and business objectives.

This position works cross-functionally with Automation Engineering, Delivery, Operations, IT/OT Security, and Reliability teams to define governance frameworks that support scalable, secure, and high-performance automation solutions across Vantage’s global data center portfolio.

Essential Job Functions

· Audit and track PLC/SCADA coding standards, tag-path conventions, and system documentation practices.

· Update, track, and audit documents of the Automation Systems teams via workflow process.

· Partner with Engineering and Delivery teams to ensure new projects align with approved automation standards and governance checkpoints.

· Help track non‑compliance findings and follow up on corrective actions.

· Verify that automation designs follow internal standards (naming conventions, safety requirements, electrical design rules, etc)

· Coordinate with IT and OT Security teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).

· Maintain an automation risk register, tracking technical debt, obsolescence, and non-conformance findings.

· Assist senior engineers in revising standards based on new technologies or field learnings.

Job Requirements

· Knowledge of Ignition (by Inductive Automation) software platform is required.

· 1 year of experience in Industrial Automation SCADA development required, 2 to 3 years of preferred.

· Data Center experience is strongly preferred but not required.

· Knowledge of automation systems (control loops, field IO, etc.) in a mission critical environment

· Knowledge of industrial PLC systems manufactured by Rockwell Automation & Carel

· Proficiency with MS Office, and MS SharePoint

· Travel required is expected to be 25% but may increase over time as the business grows.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with GitHub

· Experience with ClickUp

· Documentation experience

· Creating detailed procedures

· CAD experience

Additional Details

· Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

· This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

· Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. #LI-MW2 #LI-Onsite

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. 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.

Throughout 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.

Don'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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!