Data Center Chief Engineer
Company: Element Critical
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: November 8, 2024
Job Description:
OVERVIEW
Department: Facility OperationsFLSA Status: ExemptJob Location:
Sunnyvale, CAReports to: Operations Facility ManagerSalary:
$130,000-$144,000
Element Critical is seeking to add a Chief Engineer who aligns with
our company values of accountability, integrity, grit, and
problem-solving. Led by a team of savvy and experienced executives
with a history of success, this is an opportunity to get involved
near the ground level and grow exponentially with a company that is
poised to execute. Come join our team!
Our experienced team works to maintain the critical physical
infrastructure that supports Element Critical. The Chief Engineer
is accountable for the operational management and effective daily
oversight and administration of the site's operational and
maintenance tasks with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and
effectively operating equipment and systems in a cost-effective
manner. As this is a working supervisor role, the Chief Engineer is
expected to perform maintenance and service on equipment as
needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the
following:
- Provides leadership to the site facilities team and responsible
for the on-site supervision of shift technicians, senior shift
technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors.
- Oversees operation and management of routine and emergency
services on a variety of critical systems such as: Stand-by diesel
generators, Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches, Uninterrupted
Power Supplies, Power Distribution Units, Air Handling Units,
Computer Room Air Conditioners, Chillers, Cooling towers, Chemical
treatment systems, Pumps, Power monitoring, Electric motors,
Variable Frequency Drives, Fire & Life Safety Systems, and Building
Automation Systems.
- Ensures that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety
equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency,
including planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily
corrective work, and emergency response.
- Serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite
technicians, engineers, and any third-party vendors.
- Acknowledge and respond to all alarms, keeping the site
Operations Facility Manager and service desk updated on status of
equipment.
- Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the
remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building's staff and
occupants work in a safe environment. Assist the Operations
Facility Manager with implementing and administering the safety
training program.
- Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines
are met as they relate to the operation of the building's
infrastructure. Responsible for alerting management of building
discrepancies.
- Attend all assigned meetings, acting as SME for technical
questions/inquiries regarding facility critical and non-critical
assets and infrastructure.
- Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all
building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC,
plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators,
switch gear), lighting and temperature controls systems, light
construction (painting, doors, revamping, locks) utilizing onsite
staff and contracting with outside vendors as necessary.
- Responsible for protecting and improving the value of customer
critical and non-critical assets and ensuring that building
engineering systems continue to perform their intended function as
designed.
- Develop, write, and regularly review MOP's, SOP's and EOP's for
all critical maintenance and operations supporting the data
center.
- Assist in the development of a Capital plan which would include
planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and
building modifications to ensure the building's future capabilities
are maintained.
- Responsible for overseeing major projects performed at the
building to ensure they are properly executed and closed out in
accordance with standard industry practices.
- Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are
met.
- Asset, inventory, and document management.
- Responds to Facility Related Emergency call outs - second level
escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues /
failures.
- Creates operational procedures for critical equipment.
- Record and track work in the Computerized Maintenance
Management System (CMMS)
- Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for
the building including up-to-date building drawings and electrical
one-lines as well as documentation mandated for the purpose of
maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local
law.
- Responsible for reviewing records of buildings rounds and
readings, all engineering logs and engineering data
sheets.
- Responsible for advance training and notification to all
contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with
respect to the building's critical functions and the work they are
to perform, including an incident contact response list.
- Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency
escalation procedures.
- Ensure strict adherence to technical bulletins, established
engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
- Perform additional job duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Equivalent work experience or Trade School, Associates or
Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or
electrical trades.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other
critical environment.
- 2-5 years leadership experience preferred.
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task across multiple
concurrent projects and priorities.
- Computer proficiency with a strong working knowledge of
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word.
- Strong writing skills, as well as verbal
interpersonal/communication skills.
- Strong quantitative skills and demonstrated analytical and
problem-solving ability.
- Ability to direct and manage both in a team-oriented setting
and independently across all levels of people within the
organization.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrates strong customer service skills and takes ownership
of the customer experience treating all customer, vendors,
contractors, and employees with respect and
professionalism.
- Ability to develop and document procedures and train personnel
on the procedures.
- Can proactively identify potential customer issues and
communicate them to appropriate parties for resolution.
- Takes ownership for business performance.
- Provides constructive thought leadership on ways to improve
service and pursues creative ways to reduce expenses when
possible.
- Operates with a strong work ethic and a desire to do things the
right way.
- Hands-on team-player leads by example in helping to build and
sustain a healthy, supportive and results driven culture.
- Encourages constructive feedback on performance so lessons can
be learned as part of a continuous improvement culture.
- Preference for one or more of the following licenses or
certifications:
- Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or
equivalent
- Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
- Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30
- CFC license
- NFPA 70E
- First-Aid /CPR, Basic Life Saver Certification
Physical Requirements
The physical demands listed below must be met for the employee to
perform the essential job functions of the position.
- Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
- Work at heights and from ladders and at depths, such as under
raised floors.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in
group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
- Work shifts up to twelve (12) hours in duration performing
physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired.
- Coordinate body movements when using tools or
equipment.
- Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while
maintaining balance.
- Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while
working.
- Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects.
- Push or pull heavy objects into position.
- Work in a noisy environment.
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