Data Center Engineer

Data Center Facilities Engineer

What this job involves

Installation repair and maintenance of electrical mechanical and plumbing/piping equipment machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations and performance. Performs tests rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment

What is your day to day

• At the direction of supervisor maintaining monitoring and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety mechanical (HVAC plumbing controls) electrical (lighting UPS PDU generators primary switch gear) emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation adjusts and maintains refrigeration chilled water and air conditioning equipment; boilers and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps valves piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery motors operating parts etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping valves filters hot water systems and associated controls; assist other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Install repair and maintain electrical controls switching and motor controls. Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems generators chillers and critical air conditioning units.

• Monitor operation repair and maintain refrigeration water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers heating ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps valves piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions

• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.

• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.

• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building s critical functions and the work they are to perform including an incident contact response list.

• Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.

• Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff engineers tenants and contractors who perform work on the building s critical infrastructure.

• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process Technical Bulletins established engineering guidelines processes and procedures

Desired experience and technical skills -

Required

• Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility including UPS Systems emergency generators and switch-gear
• Universal EPA 608 Certification (or within 90 days of employment)
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

Preferred

• Operating Engineers license (SMA)