Manager, Data Center Engineering

Job Summary: The Manager, Data Center Engineer is responsible for contributing in the strategic planning of the design, operation, and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment within the Data Center. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. The incumbent will also be responsible for vendor selection and various contract negotiations. Work Location: Onsite at our datacenter located in Richardson, TX.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with subordinates to define projects, goals, and objectives, acts as an advisor and mentor.
• Ensure proper distribution of power within the facility and to equipment racks.
• Ensure prompt repair of any failed or degraded equipment.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of all equipment.
• Ensure prompt repair of any failed or degraded equipment.
• Manage contractors and vendors that perform work in the Data Centers.
• Institute and maintain maintenance contracts for equipment.
• Ensure that all necessary permits are obtained.
• Uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering. Additional experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum of 9 years experience in datacenter operations and design.
• 3 years of management experience.
• Expert knowledge of the design, operation, and maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment within a datacenter.
• Expert knowledge of high voltage filtered systems including UPS, PDU, transformer, etc.
• Advanced/Expert knowledge of generators.
• Advanced/Expert knowledge of CRAC systems.
• Knowledgeable of local building and fire codes and regulations.
• Experience in leading projects and managing within a budget.

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