Data Center Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Data Center Chief Engineer

Location: Ashburn, VA

Pay Rate Range: $120,000-$150,000/year DOE

Internal Job ID: 10068301

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment?

Our client is looking for a Data Center Chief Engineer to join their team. Please contact us today to discuss this opportunity!

Position Summary:

The Data Center Chief Engineer provides maintenance support and management for the assigned Data Centers. Maintains all mechanical, electrical, and IT systems in the facilities. Provides general project management direction over all data center facility repairs and change/ install/ expansion efforts. Enthusiastic about learning new systems, openness to improving upon existing practices, and have a goal-oriented mindset. The Data Center Chief Engineer reports directly to the Facility Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Maintain 100% uptime in Colocation data center critical facility.
2. Draft and Maintain Standard Maintenance Requirements (SMRs) and periodicities each datacenter, building, or campus based on local and other code requirements, OEM recommendations, and Industry “Best Practices.”
3. Ensures operating parameters and SMR processes, procedures, and frequencies are completed as prescribed.
4. Responsible for efficiency and maintaining reliability of all mechanical systems.
5. Contribute to creating tracking and maintaining operational budget for facility.
6. Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs and new projects.
7. Assist in the change management process including maintaining associated documentation.
8. Establish maintenance contracts with vendors as necessary for performance of all required maintenance.
9. Directs, oversees, and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
10. Responsible for working within H5 teams, creating project plans and budgets for internal projects and presentation to management.
11. Draft and Maintain Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) governing preventative maintenance of critical equipment. 
12. ICW associated site Facility Manager, Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCAs) efforts for applicable problems and malfunctions involving critical infrastructure. Including determining details/timeline of the incident, all contributing factors, developing and tracking all associated corrective actions and process improvements associated with event.
13. Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
14. ICW site Facility Managers, Responsible for managing maintenance work order and asset tracking software, including uploading new work orders and processes as required.
15. Write and maintain operational procedures and standards for all critical infrastructure.
16. Train staff on all critical infrastructure and emergency operating procedures
17. Responsible for building management system control and coordinating efforts with controls contractors.
18. Communicate complex technical information to multiple people with various levels of technical knowledge. 
19. Best efforts to be available via phone for off hours emergencies that require technical assistance.
20. Risk analysis and creation of scopes of work related to preventative maintenance and resolution needs on building and facility equipment.
21. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) planning and tracking to assess all possible risk to the facility.
22. LCD capacity monitoring input to track how much cooling, power, and space is available for future use.
23. Communicate to visitors, vendors, contractors, customers, and management daily as required.

Requirements:

Education:

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED), bachelor’s degree and/or professional/technical certification in related field strongly preferred.

Experience: 

1. Comprehensive knowledge of industrial HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical systems, Fire/Life safety systems, and control systems with a heavy emphasis on mechanical. EPA Section 608 Technician Certification - Universal Type is highly desired. 
2. 5 years of experience in a Data Center environment. 
3. 10 years’ experience related to building management.
4. 5 years’ experience with building automation systems.
5. Experience in supervising others and managing projects.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs.
2. Above average skills with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
3. Able to read complex building drawings and schematics.
4. Able to evaluate the importance and urgency of projects based on cost, risk, safety, etc.
5. High level interpersonal communication skills.
6. Decisions made with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.

Why choose Addison IT?

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses

• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s job openings lead to potential permanent employment

• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations

• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home

• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.