Critical Support Specialist, NA -- Chiller Engineer

Critical Support Specialist - Hands-On Chiller Tech-Engineer Commercial-Industrial HVAC

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift.

This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations. Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance. Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. This is a team that does most of the actual work versus calling upon vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective.

Critical Support Specialist roles are SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) and highly-trained in specific areas within the data center electrical/mechanical space. See specialization list below.

This particular CSS is available for a talented Hands-on Chiller Tech-Engineer Commercial-Industrial HVAC to be a Subject Matter Expert for our Virginia campuses. This role will be working onsite Monday - Friday day shift in Sterling/Ashburn, VA.

We are looking for a Critical Support Specialist who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is a crucial member of our facilities team, managing some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry. The successful candidate for this role will work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to ensure uninterrupted service for our customers.

If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components, and lighting systems, know the importance of getting it right the first time and not disrupting mission critical data centers, and enjoy delighting customers with superior service, then please read on!

Essential Job Functions

• Perform detailed, specialized maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational tasks within your area of expertise, ensuring uninterrupted data center operations.
• Independently manage complex maintenance projects and system enhancements with minimal supervision.
• Respond effectively to safety incidents and emergency situations, maintaining a secure work environment.
• Exercise discretion and judgment in adapting workflows to shifting priorities.
• Collaborate frequently with internal teams across multiple organizational levels and externally with vendors and technical partners.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 8 years (10+ years preferred) of direct hands-on experience specializing in maintenance and repair within mission-critical environments, specifically in your area of expertise.
• Extensive knowledge of maintenance practices and operational standards relevant to your specialization (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, UPS, Generators, HVAC).
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and operational manuals.
• Strong technical writing capabilities, with experience creating and updating method of procedures (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
• Completion of formal specialized training (e.g., UPS systems, generator maintenance, chiller systems).
• Current professional licensure or certification relevant to your technical specialization.
• Occasional travel (less than 5%) for training and professional development. This may increase as the business evolves.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soonwe're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!