Chief Engineer

Chief Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelors or Associates Degree or equivalent management and technical experience
• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire suppression system knowledge of commercial/critical facilities required
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC’s (if applicable)
• Data Center operations experience highly desirable
• 5+ years in critical/commercial/industrial operations required
• 5+ years as a people manager
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
• Must have fundamental skills in critical systems such as emergency/stand-by generators, automatic transfer switches, uninterruptible power systems, power distribution units, battery systems required
• Must be proficient in basic computer applications and software such as CMMS, MS Office, E-Mail etc.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage multiple engineers and maintenance staff including priorities, shift staffing, hiring, training, personnel development, and performance reviews
• Lead and support the engineering staff to create a high performing team
• Support building operations through a highly integrated facilities management and engineering team to assure high infrastructure availability and client satisfaction
• Ensure that communication with the engineering and facilities management staff is effective and thorough
• Maintain and support a Critical Environment Management program reflecting client requirements and industry best practices
• Responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and modification of all building systems including: mechanical (including HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing) electrical (including UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear), cabling (including data and voice, broad band), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV)
• Develops, reviews, and approves construction and maintenance work plans for assigned facilities and systems
• Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures
• Must be able to immediately recognize system shortcomings, respond to operational and emergency situations, and provide technical guidance and direction during real time problem management
• Work collaboratively to develop programs that reduce energy consumption and increase sustainable practices
• Provide training and support aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations and maintenance staff
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment
• Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure
• Develop routine annual maintenance plans and capital plans which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications
• Inspect Facilities on an ongoing basis to determine effectiveness of operations and maintenance programs, personnel and equipment
• Responsible for providing technical input and support to facility projects and modifications, including construction support, commissioning, and final acceptance
• Ensure all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building is maintained and up to date
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building
• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets
• Create a working environment that supports the O&M Continuous Performance Improvement Process
• Team with engineering counterparts in other regions in the sharing of new ideas, methods and processes
• Participate in local professional trade organizations and training programs in order to stay current with technological trends of the industry
• Performs other duties as required to meet clients’ objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Data Center operations experience highly desirable