Chief Data Center Building Engineer

Description

The Chief Building Engineer will oversee the day-to-day operations maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure within the data center ensuring 100% uptime and compliance with safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate will have either an electrical or mechanical background with in-depth experience in high-availability systems such as UPS switchgear breakers PDUs RPPs busways or experience in chiller plants pumps and mechanical systems critical to large-scale facility operations.

Responsibilities

1. Maintenance & Operations:
   • Lead the operation maintenance and troubleshooting of critical electrical and mechanical systems including but not limited to:
     • Electrical: UPS systems circuit breakers switchgear PDUs RPPs busway systems backup generators.
     • Mechanical: Chiller plants cooling towers pumps HVAC systems air handlers and water treatment systems.
   • Ensure all systems are running at optimal efficiency and meet the highest standards of uptime reliability.
   • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) to ensure operational excellence.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Manage and mentor a team of technicians providing training and guidance to foster a high-performing team.
   • Ensure team members are adhering to best practices for safety quality and performance.
   • Oversee staffing schedules task assignments and ensure adequate coverages for all shifts.
3. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution:
   • Lead troubleshooting efforts in the event of system failures or operational anomalies ensuring rapid restoration of service with minimal disruption.
   • Develop and implement proactive solutions to mitigate downtime risks.
4. Safety & Compliance:
   • Ensure all building systems comply with local state and federal safety and environmental regulations.
   • Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure adherence to safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
5. Documentation & Reporting:
   • Maintain accurate records of inspections maintenance repairs and modifications to building systems.
   • Prepare detailed reports for upper management regarding system performance operational challenges and progress on ongoing projects.
   • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for any system failures or major incidents.
6. Budgeting & Cost Management:
   • Oversee the budgeting for equipment maintenance repairs and capital improvement projects.
   • Work closely with the management team to forecast future operational and capital expenditures.
7. Vendor Management:
   • Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers for equipment maintenance repair and upgrades.
   • Coordinate and oversee third-party inspections and ensure that vendors meet contractual and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in facilities management operations or building engineering within a critical environment such as a data center mission-critical facility or industrial plant.
  • Three years in supervisory or leadership experience in managing a team of engineers/technicians in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Skills & Certifications:
  • Relevant certifications such as Journeyman Electrician HVAC Technician are a plus
  • Familiarity with ISO standards NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) NEC (National Electrical Code) ASHRAE and other industry standards is preferred.
• Other Attributes:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with both technical teams and upper management.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications
Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87000 to $178100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge skills experience market conditions and locations as well as reflect Oracles differing products industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical dental and vision insurance including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - M2