Chief Data Center Building Engineer

The Chief Building Engineer will oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair of critical infrastructure within the data center, ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have either an electrical or mechanical background with in-depth experience in high-availability systems such as UPS, switchgear, breakers, PDUs, RPPs, busways, or experience in chiller plants, pumps, and mechanical systems critical to large-scale facility operations.

1. Maintenance & Operations:
   • Lead the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including but not limited to:
     • Electrical: UPS systems, circuit breakers, switchgear, PDUs, RPPs, busway systems, backup generators.
     • Mechanical: Chiller plants, cooling towers, pumps, HVAC systems, air handlers, and water treatment systems.
   • Ensure all systems are running at optimal efficiency and meet the highest standards of uptime reliability.
   • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) to ensure operational excellence.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Manage and mentor a team of technicians, providing training and guidance to foster a high-performing team.
   • Ensure team members are adhering to best practices for safety, quality, and performance.
   • Oversee staffing schedules, task assignments, and ensure adequate coverages for all shifts.
3. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution:
   • Lead troubleshooting efforts in the event of system failures or operational anomalies, ensuring rapid restoration of service with minimal disruption.
   • Develop and implement proactive solutions to mitigate downtime risks.
4. Safety & Compliance:
   • Ensure all building systems comply with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
   • Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure adherence to safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
5. Documentation & Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs, and modifications to building systems.
   • Prepare detailed reports for upper management regarding system performance, operational challenges, and progress on ongoing projects.
   • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for any system failures or major incidents.
6. Budgeting & Cost Management:
   • Oversee the budgeting for equipment maintenance, repairs, and capital improvement projects.
   • Work closely with the management team to forecast future operational and capital expenditures.
7. Vendor Management:
   • Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers for equipment maintenance, repair, and upgrades.
   • Coordinate and oversee third-party inspections and ensure that vendors meet contractual and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in facilities management, operations, or building engineering within a critical environment, such as a data center, mission-critical facility, or industrial plant.
  • Three years in supervisory or leadership experience in managing a team of engineers/technicians in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Skills & Certifications:
  • Relevant certifications such as Journeyman Electrician, HVAC Technician are a plus
  • Familiarity with ISO standards, NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), NEC (National Electrical Code), ASHRAE and other industry standards is preferred.
• Other Attributes:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex, high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical teams and upper management.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to