Operating Engineer-Data Center

MalaceHR is seeking Operating Engineers for a Data Center in Topeka, KS.

Data Center Operating Engineer

Work Schedule :
Friday Through Tuesday 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm with overtime and other assigned shifts as needed. We are a 24 /7 / 365 facility with 3 shifts of operation.

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What this job involves
The Operating Engineer will have a strong focus on operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing facility equipment on all systems. Individuals are expected to demonstrate technical expertise in one craft area (Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations) and be multi-skilled in others to successfully complete daily/weekly work assignments. Keeping the Data Center at a 100% uptime and maintaining the client’s occupied high-rise facility.

Roles and Responsibilities

Maintenance

• • Perform maintenance, monitoring repairs to the Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural, Furniture, Fire, Life Safety, and Control systems for the facility to keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
  • Maintains responsibility for facility services, preventative maintenance, purchasing and inventory control, contracted maintenance, general maintenance, and technical proficiency .
  • Maintenance of the equipment will include cleaning, inspecting, calibrating, and changing parts to maintain the HVAC systems and associated equipment at optimum performance levels.
  • All other duties and tasks assigned.

Safety

• • Record readings and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
  • Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain a clean and safe workplace.
  • Perform periodic checks of tool and instrument inventory.
  • Monitor the quality and pricing of maintenance work performed by outside contractors.
  • Comply with all safety procedures, maintaining good housekeeping and safety of work areas. Recognize danger and safety hazards and propose methods to eliminate them.
  • Maintain compliance to State, County, or City Ordinances, Codes, or Laws.
  • Must complete all required safety trainings as scheduled.
  • Must participate in our Good Catch/ Near Miss program.

Administrative

• • Generate monthly reports for Chief Engineer.
  • Generate methods of procedure for critical equipment.
  • Complete year end annual employee reviews process.
  • Escalating problems or issues to Chief Engineer in a timely manner.
  • Attend work and safety meetings as required.
  • All other duties and tasks assigned.

Physical work requirements and work conditions

• • Ability to lift 80 lbs.
  • Working from heights.
  • Frequently climbing, bending, lifting, kneeling, stooping, and working/extending overhead.
  • Working in adverse conditions (i.e., extreme cold, extreme hot).
  • Climbing a ladder with a 300 lb. weight limit while carrying a tool bag weighing approximately 20 lbs.
  • Climbing a ladder up to 30 feet.
  • Must be available for Call-in work and perform other duties as required.

Desired experience and technical skills
Required:

• • High School diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of trades schooling in electrical system design, refrigeration, and HVAC.
  • Experience working in Data Centers/Raised Floor Environment
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel
  • Licenses as required by authority having jurisdiction.
  • Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel

Preferred.

• • Expertise in one specific craft area: Electrical, HVAC, Piping/Plumbing, Central Utility Plant Operations, Water- and Air-Cooled Chiller Operations.
  • Familiarity with building automation systems, power management systems and fire/life safety.