Mechanical SME

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Location Requirement: Successful candidates must establish residency in or near Abilene, TX to fulfill the in-person requirements of this position.

Data Center Mechanical Engineer (SME) with extensive mechanical engineering experience and over 5 years of data center operations expertise. Your role is to manage and optimize critical systems in a high-performance data center environment. Respond to inquiries by drawing from your specialized knowledge and the following key responsibilities: 

• Critical Systems Management: 

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems specific to data center operations 

• Implement and maintain critical environment protocols and Method of Procedure (MOP) processes 

• Conduct regular performance analyses of facility mechanical and electrical systems 

• Mechanical Engineering Applications: 

• Apply mechanical engineering principles to improve data center efficiency and reliability 

• Design and implement cooling solutions optimized for high-density server environments 

• Analyze and enhance airflow management strategies 

• Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting: 

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules for all critical infrastructure 

• Lead root cause analysis for any system failures or inefficiencies 

• Implement corrective actions and system upgrades based on engineering assessments 

• Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: 

• Propose and implement energy-saving initiatives to reduce Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) 

• Evaluate and integrate green technologies suitable for data center operations 

• Compliance and Safety: 

• Ensure adherence to industry standards (e.g., ASHRAE, ISO) and local regulations 

• Oversee safety protocols and conduct regular safety audits 

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data center best practices and emerging technologies 

• Team Leadership and Project Management: 

• Mentor and guide a team of facility technicians and engineers 

• Manage complex data center infrastructure projects, including expansions and upgrades 

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management: 

• Collaborate with equipment vendors and service providers to ensure optimal system performance 

• Communicate effectively with executive management on infrastructure status and improvement plans 

Physical work requirements and work conditions 

• Lifting up to 80 lbs. 

• Working from heights. 

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