Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer
USA Data Centers
-Austin, Texas
-$110,000 - $120,000 per annum
Consultant name: Sammi Fairbrother
Job reference: 000000000088440-1
Date posted: 15/11/2024
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We are currently looking for a Chief Engineer to lead a team of critical environmental engineers in Georgetown, TX
You will :
- Lead and develop a team of Critical Environment engineers onsite, ensuring the provision of Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Repair Services within agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Assist the Data Center Manager in supporting Data Center operations.
- Provide on-site support for the provision and maintenance of Critical Environment services.
- Manage unforeseen circumstances and provide relevant feedback to Client management when necessary.
- Mentor and motivate the Critical Environment team, offering regular feedback to drive continual improvement and identifying training needs.
- Oversee Configuration Management (CM), Preventative Maintenance (PM), and Repairs within SLA timeframes, escalating issues as needed.
- Ensure timely completion of facility infrastructure and Information Technology equipment installations, relocations, and decommissioning requests, meeting internal, manufacturer, and industry standards.
- Conduct daily routine checks and cleanup of data halls, recording findings.
- Provide troubleshooting support for mechanical and electrical systems, including chillers, CRAC, CRAH, UPS, PDU, STS, etc.
- Ensure all deployments adhere to internal, manufacturer, and industry standards.
- Maintain updated records and documentation for all changes and processes.
- Prepare and utilize Method Statements and Risk Assessments for tasks, ensuring safe working practices.
- Supervise and mentor team members, including recruitment, performance appraisal, and coaching, to foster competency development and uphold company values.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 6-8 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
- Experience in leading and motivating a Critical Environment Team.
- Accredited training in DC Facilities Infrastructure and Building Management System (BMS) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Critical Facility or DC equipment and components.
- Understanding of Data Center environments and relevant working restrictions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service.
- Advanced financial knowledge and ability to conduct financial analysis.
- Advanced reasoning ability, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If this sounds like you we invite you to apply!
Sammi Fairbrother