Technical Operations Planner (f/m/d)

A bit about us

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on 6 continents. We've 3,500+ colleagues around the world who work together, come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

As a Technical Operations Planner (f/m/d) at our Zurich site, you will combine analytical excellence with hands-on technical planning responsibility to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of our data center operations.

On the analytical side, you will manage and optimize document control systems, ensuring version accuracy, governance compliance, and audit readiness. By monitoring operational data, maintenance KPIs, and performance dashboards, you will identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities. Your insights will support informed decision-making across Technical Operations, Site Management, and cross-functional stakeholders. You will contribute to process standardization, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects aligned with quality, environmental, and health & safety standards.

On the operational planning side, you will oversee and coordinate all preventive and corrective maintenance activities across the site. This includes end-to-end handling of maintenance requests in line with agreed OLA and SLA standards — from scheduling and contractor coordination to performance tracking and reporting. You will manage the maintenance calendar, support supplier and contract management, monitor contractor performance, and ensure that all works are executed safely and in accordance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with the Manager Technical Operations Planning, you will contribute to long-term asset management strategies, structured problem management (including root cause analysis), and the continuous strengthening of operational reliability and infrastructure performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field, alternatively vocational technical training with relevant professional experience
• 3–5 years of experience in an electrotechnical, mechanical, or technical environment
• Solid technical understanding of electrical and/or mechanical systems
• Proficiency in MS Office and reporting tools; experience with Power BI, asset management systems, or ITIL environments is an advantage
• Strong analytical and structured working style
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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Are you ready to network with us? Then we look forward to receiving your online application! Our contact person Jesse Behr will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information: +49 (0)69 40147 040 (direct extension). E-Mail: recruitmentde@digitalrealty.com