Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Description

The Data Center Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and operating the mechanical plant and HVAC systems in the data center locations.

Level four escalation point of contact for Data Center HVAC technologies and related HVAC devices. Participates in largest projects to design and implement HVAC mechanical and electrical improvements to data centers.

This positions primary focus will be on ensuring optimal environmental conditions for the efficient and reliable operation of the data center infrastructure. Additionally, they will develop procedures to outline data center HVAC processes and related tasks.

This individual will lead the design and engineering of mechanical plant and HVAC data center technologies and future datacenter HVAC related initiatives. Mentors Data Center Operations team members and helps increase their effectiveness and skillset on HVAC related systems. Key contributor and driver of important, challenging, and high-visibility HVAC projects.

Responsibilities

Data Center Management:

• Acts as Subject Matter Expert and level four support for the operation and maintenance of the Data Center HVAC systems.
• Leads mechanical plant and HVAC projects assigned to Data Center Team
• Leads projects for opportunities for improvement and architecture changes.
• Leads large projects related to data center design, construction, and certifications.
• Leads large projects related to data center design and architecture.
• Leads large projects related to data center construction and design to achieve Uptime Institute Data Center Tier levels.
• Participates in opportunities for improvement and architecture changes.
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure proper power, cooling and other capacity needs.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs of the mechanical plant and HVAC systems within the data center facility.
• Monitor and analyze environmental parameters, such as temperature, humidity, and airflow, using specialized tools and equipment.
• As required must be available on a 24-hour basis for emergency support. Only when required and considered abnormal to general operations.
• Collaborate with other teams, including electrical and facilities, to schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to minimize impact on data center operations.
• Establishes specifications by conferring with users, analyzing workflow, access, information, and security requirements.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  
  

Documentation:

• Documents specific duties, activities, problems solved, and issues resolved.
• Document all maintenance and repair activities accurately and maintain records of equipment performance and service history
  
  

Miscellaneous:

• Attends meetings and serves on committees, as requested.
• Regular attendance as required.
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested.
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, completion of formal trade/technical school, or equivalent practical experience (minimum 4 years of related work experience).
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience as HVAC Technician.
• Leading a mechanical plant focused on chill water and evaporative cooling.
• Experience in training individuals in day-to-day operation of a mechanical plant.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Certification: (One of the following preferred)

• Licensed HVAC Technician
• Licensed Mechanical Plant Technician (Boilers, Plumber, Pipe Fitter)
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Datacenter HVAC, CRAC, CRAH cooling technologies.
• Mechanical Plant equipment expertise:
• Chillers
• Cooling Tower
• Pumps
• Filters
• Water Treatment
• BMS/Automation Controls setup and diagnosis
• Equipment commissioning and setup.
• VFD controls for water pumps
• Align Pumps and Motors
• PID adjustment for motor and pumps
• Experience with hand tools
• General knowledge of datacenter design and construction
• Emerging Technology Trends
• Datacenter Best Practice and Industry Standard Methodology
  
  

Skills/Abilities:

• Evaluate critical systems, prioritize workflow, and determine solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations and policies.
• Competent computer skills, including proficiency in relevant software applications like Office and Sunbird products.
• Ability to add and remove refrigerant and adhere to environmental and safety regulations.
• Brazing and soldering experience in sensitive environments.
• Read and understand technical manuals.
• Work for extended time at keyboard/terminal
• Maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and coworkers.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
• Value open, honest communication
• Eager to be transparent and truthful as a primary matter of course.
  
  

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