Chief Engineer

Title: Data Center Chief Engineer

Manager: Facility Manager

Pay Scale: Salary Exempt

Bonus Eligible

Position provides maintenance support and management for the assigned Data Centers. Maintains all mechanical, electrical, and IT systems in the facilities. Provides general project management direction over all data center facility repairs and change/install/expansion efforts. Enthusiastic about learning new systems, openness to improving upon existing practices, and a goal-oriented mindset.

This position reports directly to Facility Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain 100% uptime in Colocation data center critical facility.
• Draft and Maintain Standard Maintenance Requirements (SMRs) and periodicities for each datacenter, building, or campus based on local and other code requirements, OEM recommendations, and Industry “Best Practices.”
• Ensure operating parameters and SMR processes, procedures, and frequencies are completed as prescribed.
• Responsible for efficiencies and maintaining reliability of all mechanical systems.
• Contribute to creating tracking and maintaining operational budget for facility.
• Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs and new projects.
• Assist in the change management process including maintaining associated documentation.
• Establish maintenance contracts with vendors as necessary for performance of all required maintenance.
• Direct, oversee, and inspect the work performed by outside contractors.
• Responsible for working within H5 teams, creating project plans and budgets for internal projects and presenting to management.
• Draft and Maintain Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) governing preventative maintenance of critical equipment.
• In collaboration with the site Facility Manager, lead Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) efforts for applicable problems and malfunctions involving critical infrastructure.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
• In collaboration with site Facility Managers, manage maintenance work order and asset tracking software, including uploading new work orders and processes as required.
• Write and maintain operational procedures and standards for all critical infrastructure.
• Train staff on all critical infrastructure and emergency operating procedures.
• Responsible for building management system control and coordinating efforts with controls contractors.
• Communicate complex technical information to multiple people with various levels of technical knowledge.
• Be available via phone for off-hours emergencies that require technical assistance.
• Conduct risk analysis and create scopes of work related to preventative maintenance and resolution needs on building and facility equipment.
• Plan and track Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to assess all possible risks to the facility.
• Input LCD capacity monitoring to track how much cooling, power, and space are available for future use.
• Communicate with visitors, vendors, contractors, customers, and management daily as required.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of industrial HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire/life safety systems, and control systems with a heavy emphasis on mechanical. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification- Universal Type is highly desired.
• 5 years of experience in a Data Center environment; 10 years’ experience related to building management.
• 5 years’ experience with building automation systems.
• Experience in supervising others and managing projects.
• Able to read complex building drawings and schematics.
• Able to evaluate importance and urgency of projects based on cost, risk, safety, etc.
• High level interpersonal communication skills.
• Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Above average skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); bachelor’s degree and/or professional/technical certification in related field strongly preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Data center: 5 years (Preferred)
• Building management: 10 years (Preferred)
• Building automation: 5 years (Preferred)
• HVAC: 5 years (Preferred)
• Plumbing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Electrical systems: 5 years (Preferred)
• Control systems: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person