Data Center Facilities Engineer

About the position

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and obtain clarifications of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method of Procedures (MOPs) to ensure high-confidence maintenance work.
• Support the overall team on facilities infrastructure maintenance work.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance checks on-site on critical components.
• Perform site inspections and monitor the building and alarms.
• Perform repairs, maintenance, installations, and on-site inspections of critical systems.
• Support energy efficiency efforts and contribute to the development of plans.
• Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolve moderately difficult alarm issues that require judgment in resolving, while following SOPs.
• Operate and maintain plumbing, fire suppression, and safety systems as needed.
• Operates critical infrastructures under the supervision of more senior technical staff.
• Respond to incidents and follow troubleshooting SOPs while providing updates to the broader operations team.
• Help develop and execute site logs for permits, such as Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) and scripts.
• Identify Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and make recommendations
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) systems.
• Make changes to mechanical, electrical, and specialized systems, as directed.
• Help execute infrastructure project deliverables.
• Collaborate with others to resolve facility incidents, including root cause analyses, implementing corrective actions, and developing full reports.
• Provide stakeholders with inventory needs in order to maintain optimal stock levels of critical parts and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience working hands-on in large (5MW+) Data Center environments
• Working experience with critical infrastructure systems, including UPS, Generators, Flywheels, BMS, Fluid Chillers, and Life Safety Systems.
• Coursework in HVAC design, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and balancing methodologies.
• Experience with data center design and build-out projects is a plus
• Demonstrable skills in troubleshooting and providing Technical Support
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive attitude with enthusiasm for learning and teamwork.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and balance workload in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for working with colleagues and clients at all levels.

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