Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HVAC Operations: Oversee and provide handson preventive maintenance to the daytoday operations and maintenance of all HVAC systems cooling towers CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioning) units chillers air handlers and related mechanical equipment in the data center.
- Team Leadership: Manage a team of HVAC technicians providing leadership guidance and training to ensure optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols.
- System Performance Monitoring: Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of HVAC and cooling systems ensuring the cooling capacity meets the demands of the data centers equipment. Implement necessary adjustments and upgrades.
- Preventive Maintenance: Develop implement and monitor a robust preventive maintenance program for all HVAC systems ensuring systems are regularly serviced and reliable.
- Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose HVAC system failures and manage troubleshooting efforts. Lead efforts to repair emergency situations to minimize downtime.
- Vendor Management: Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for specialized services such as installations repairs and equipment replacements. Manage contracts and ensure compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all local state and federal regulations regarding HVAC operations and data center safety protocols. Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
- Budget Management: Develop and manage the HVACrelated budget for the HVAC department ensuring the costeffective use of resources while maintaining high system reliability.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities system performance repairs and upgrades. Prepare regular reports on HVAC system status for senior management.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering (preferred) Electrical Engineering or a related field (preferred) or relevant industry certifications (e.g. HVACR LEED etc..
Experience:
- Minimum of 710 years of experience in HVAC systems management with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a critical facility preferably in a data center or missioncritical environment.
- Proven experience with largescale HVAC systems chillers cooling towers CRAC units and air handling systems
Certifications:
- Professional certifications such as HVAC Technician License LEED certification or other industryrelevant certifications (preferred).
- CFC/EPA Refrigerant Recovery certification
Skills:
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems cooling technologies energy efficiency and data center operations.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills in complex HVAC systems.
- Leadership and team management experience in a highpressure critical environment.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Familiarity with energysaving technologies and best practices for data center operations.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy objects and handle equipment maintenance and repairs.
Work Conditions:
- Ability to work onsite in a data center environment with 24/7 operations.
- Flexibility to work weekends holidays and be oncall for emergencies as needed.
- May require occasional travel for site inspections or vendor meetings.
As an HVAC Data Center Chief Engineer you will play a critical role in ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of systems that support missioncritical operations. You will work with a talented team in a dynamic environment contribute to innovative cooling solutions and be part of a cuttingedge industry at the forefront of technology.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must possess basic math skills to include addition subtraction multiplication and division. Ability to perform basic operations using units of American money and weight measurement and volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed and sometimes complex written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to climb ladders lift and carry 50 or more pounds distinguish colors for electrical work and tolerate confined spaces. Work will involve heights and seasonal temperature extremes.
What you can expect from EMCOR Services Aircond:
- Health Insurance: 4 plans available to choose from with Rx coverage
- Heath Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
- Dental insurance: 2 plans available to choose from
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Employee referral incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Competitive PTO 8 paid holidays 1 paid floating holiday
- Weekly Pay
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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