Lead Building Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Data Center Lead Building Engineer provides maintenance support for the Data Center and campus.  Maintains all mechanical and electrical systems in the complex.  Aids outside vendors/contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and mechanical projects.  Supervises engineering team and provides project management at the direction of the Chief Engineer.  Enthusiastic about learning new systems, openness to improving upon existing practices, and have a goal-oriented mindset.

This position reports to the Chief Engineer.  

Essential Job Functions

1. Supervise and direct maintenance staff in completing daily tasks.
2. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repairs and new projects.
3. Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
4. Responsible for creating projects plans and simple budgets for internal projects for presentation to management.
5. Able to write method of procedures governing preventative maintenance of critical equipment.
6. Work with contractors and vendors in order to get quotes for work and implement work once approved.
7. Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment including, but not limited to 

1. refrigeration 
2. HVAC
3. electrical
4. emergency backup systems
5. other utility building systems

1. Monitors operation of

1. adjusts and maintains refrigeration
2. chilled water
3. air conditioning equipment

1. pumps
2. valves
3. piping
4. filters. Does the same on all other mechanical and electrical equipment.

1. Ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determining the root cause of all problems and malfunctions and to take corrective action as required.
2. Able to read complex building drawings and schematics.
3. Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
4. Responsible for checking stock of supplies and materials and placing orders with vendors as required.
5. Responsible for managing maintenance work order software, including uploading new work orders as required.
6. Will manage the building engineering team when the Chief is not present.
7. Able to write operations procedures and standards.
8. Responsible for training of new building engineers
9. Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.

Qualifications

Education:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

1. 5 years of experience in a data Center environment.  5 years’ experience related to building management.

1. 2 years’ experience with building automation systems, Johnson Controls, Metasys preferred.

Skills and Abilities   

1. Experience in supervising others and managing projects.

1. Back-end BMS controls experience a bonus.
2. Uses personal computer for work order system, email, ESS and training. Above average skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word
3. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.