Data Center Chief Engineer

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical Data Center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides Data Center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations (Enterprise and Hyperscale Customers). This career-growth minded opportunity offers exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.
Data Center Chief Engineer - Seattle, WA
We are looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to support a critical Data Center. The Chief Engineer will be responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of the critical facility / physical infrastructure systems in accordance with company's policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation. The Data Center Chief Engineer will be managing Mechanical and Electrical Technicians. They will manage the local relationship with the customer.
Responsibilities:

• Operate and Manage both routine and emergency service on a variety of state of the art critical systems such as: medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, fire detection / suppression; building monitoring systems; etc
• Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures.
• Manage local client relationship and act as the point of contact for the company at this site.
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance.
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency.
• Create, utilize and administer MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / Data Center facility equipment.
• Schedule work activities, within specified change control / management protocol.
• Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime

Qualifications:

• 7-15 + years of Data Center / critical facility operations and maintenance experience.
• Solid Understanding of Critical Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC equipment ( UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDU's, CRAC Units, Chillers, etc. )
• Experience supervising or managing a technical staff (Critical facilities technicians)
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, SeaBees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
• Previous experience working with the Customer a plus
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Experience working with various computer systems and applications

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: mrtp6sr9aefbi65qgpfpg5kfnr@crelate.net

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at, https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/
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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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