Data Center Chief Engineer

About Overwatch Mission Critical

Overwatch is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business (SDVOB) certified through the national veterans business development council (NVBDC), offering construction professional services, talent acquisition, and general contractor for the mission-critical infrastructure industry. Our mission is the construction and management of state-of-the-art data centers with the precision and reliability this industry demands. From high-end engineers to seasoned professionals, we deploy the people you need to get your data center off the ground. At Overwatch, it's more than a job. It's purpose.

This position is to provide subject matter expert skills and experience required to maintain the physical and environmental critical infrastructure; including power, environmental, communications, and facilities. This person will be responsible to provide technical leadership to resolve problems and reach the most effective solution for our clients.

DCO Systems Chief Engineer is responsible to actively communicate at all levels and function as a technical expert liaison for event response procedures, client solutions, technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and training. In addition, this role will be responsible to support in commissioning efforts, design reviews, and provide operational feedback to vendors/construction. This position will not have any direct report supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting compliance audits/Certification projects
• Facilitate periodic operations meetings with vendors as needed
• Participate in Change Advisory Board weekly reviews
• Participate in Mechanical and Electrical Design meetings as needed
• Support all new equipment deployments at the local campus; All campuses as needed
• Utilize experience and knowledge of current systems to drive improvements on future deployments
• Drive efficient programs to automate existing processes
• Manage facility infrastructure projects; support construction, research and development activity at the local campus and regional campuses as needed
• Provide technical leadership on all DCO challenges
• Lead focus group sessions to solve or improve DCO Systems challenges
• Assist staff on maintenance as needed to maintain KPIs and support resource demands at the local campus and regional campuses as needed
• Develop programs and initiatives to drive continuous improvement of the DCO organization
• Review, approve, and support all procedures used to conduct maintenance on critical infrastructure, safety programs, and OSHA compliance to ensure a safe work environment for all
• Attend designated meetings to streamline communication; Promote team achievement and performance development through innovation, research and development
• Develop and document infrastructure metrics to develop reports to share with management identifying deficiencies and opportunities
• Actively participate in department process, development, and implementation committees
• Provide training as required to include ARC Flash, power systems, mechanical systems, and other specific training as needed
• Develop continuous experience/skills of the control systems/sequence of operations that support and operate the data center environment
• Some travel as needed

Qualifications:

• Advanced understanding of electrical and mechanical systems that may be employed in a data center environment. This may include electrical feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, power systems, ATS/STS units, PDU units, air handling units, cooling towers, pumping, and fire suppression systems.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and electrical drawings (blueprints/CAD).
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to analyze and make suggestions for problem resolution
• Solve problems with good initiative and sound judgment
• Make decisions independently with minimal supervision
• Must work well under pressure
• Must remain flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Leadership skills that promote team development and support the Overwatch Culture

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Suite: Must have strong Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Certification:

OSHA 30, additional certifications relevant to job field

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred or equivalent experience

Experience:

5 years technical experience in production, facilities, electrical, or mechanical

The data center is a 24/7/365 operation. This position requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously. This person may be required to work extended hours during peak work periods.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

If your position requires you to work in the field and/or warehouse, it is mandatory that you wear approved Personal Protective Equipment.

This job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job and it is subject to change at any time.

The Company reasonably believes the tasks and/or duties of this position could adversely affect the safety and health of the employee or others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person