Chief Engineer - Data Center Operations

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

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Overview

The Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency and 100% uptime. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The CE serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a site’s Critical Facility Manager and interacting with onsite operations team and any third-party vendors.

The CE is able to manage small-to-medium impacting projects from conception to completion. These projects involve large amounts of independent work as well as collaboration with external support groups including engineering, automation, processing, and finance in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. The goals of such projects are for the CE to drive innovation and resiliency while reducing operational costs in the facilities.

The CE directs, trains, and supports site Operations Technicians in their role of providing hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operations. Implementation and execution of site/equipment-specific training exercises is also expected. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Critical Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Technical college degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• Four or more years of data center experience or equivalent experience
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Six or more years of related experience in Data Centers or similar environment (i.e., critical facilities, military etc.)
• Two or more years’ experience leading or managing teams
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation, commissioning, and operations.
• Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes
• Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
• Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)
• Experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
• Strong supervisor skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Extensive hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including
• 480V Electrical Distribution Systems
• Chilled/Condenser Water Pump
• CRACs / CRAHs / DSE
• Diesel Generators
• Domestic Water systems, including Backflow Prevention devices
• EPMS / BMS Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems, Fuel/Oil Day tanks and Fuel/Oil Storage Tanks
• HVAC equipment
• Knowledge of NFPA 25, sprinkler and dry-stand pipe systems, including Emergency Fire Pump where applicable
• Medium Voltage Switchgear
• PLC and relay logic controls
• STS / ATS
• UPS Systems / Types
• VFD Drives
• VRLA / Li-Ion Batteries and Monitoring Systems
• Water Treatment Systems
• Well/Vault or Sump Pumps
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to train the electrical and mechanical teams on the systems and the procedures
• Ability to conduct power & fire system capacity, safety and code compliance assessments
• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven, team environment
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
• Ability to multi-task multiple projects
• Detailed oriented
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain
• Work at heights and from ladders
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
• Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
• Push or pull heavy objects into position
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work at depths, such as under raised floors
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus program
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Paid Time Off Sick time
  
  
  

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.