Chief Engineer, Data Center

Role Overview

• Continuous assessment of facility infrastructure and processes with the ultimate goal of avoiding unplanned outages.
• Rigorous adherence to a Critical Environment Management program.
• Ensuring all compliance documentation is maintained.
• Maintain effective professional relationships with other teams including IT Hardware Planning, Security, Janitorial, Mail Services, Energy Management, client Property Management, and client Project Management teams.
• Recruiting technical staff that have sufficient skills and experience to support the critical facility.
• Effectively use staff by assigning responsibilities best suited to their capabilities
• Consistently seek opportunities to develop staff through training, stretch assignments, mentoring, shadowing other staff, etc.
• Ensure incidents are escalated effectively
• Be accountable for assigned KPIs and other service targets.
• Coordinates, reviews, and approves construction and maintenance work orders
• Creates and maintains annual PM schedule and adjusts as necessary to adapt to events out of the team’s control
• Ensures that third party vendors are scheduled, work orders are accurate, and well documented
• Support creation of annual OPEX budgets and strive to operate the facility within the budget, including the timing of budgeted OPEX spend.
• Contribute to CAPEX planning by identifying significant non-annual spend items needed in the next five years.
• Contribute to quality reviews of procedures for content, clarity, and accuracy.
• Responsible for general condition of the facility such as cleanliness, organization of tool rooms, technical part storage, spare part inventories, etc.
• Continuous focus on safe work conditions, safety procedures, proper use of PPE, and safety training.

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant work experience in critical Data Centers
• 3+ years of relevant work experience in a senior supervisory role within a critical Data Center
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field or mechanical field desirable
• Knowing what “success” looks like.
• Proficient in electrical systems fundamentals, UPS Systems, generators, electrical switchgear
• Proficient in Mechanical systems fundamentals, chillers systems, building automation and control systems
• Proficient in raised floor critical operating environments and associated procedures and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
• Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software including MS Office, Corrigo, Salesforce, Remedy
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematic drawings and technical manuals

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay