Mechanical Lead / HVAC

The Cyxtera Lead Data Center Facilities- Mechanical is accountable for planning, maintenance, anddocumentationofIDC operations and associated missioncriticalinfrastructures towardtheeconomyand maximum utilizationoffacilities,equipment,and contract resources. As amemberoftheFacilities Team,theLead Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) willsupportmentoring practicesofjunior stafftoensurecontinuityoftraining and quality results. The Lead DataCenterFacilities (Mechanical) ensures effective oversightofallcontractor activity and maintains fiscal responsibilityofprojects and required maintenance practices.
Primary Responsibilities

• Provide 24 x 7 on-call emergencyresponse&supportas necessarytomaintainthehighest levelofintegrity and availabilitytobuildingsystemsand mechanical infrastructure efficiency.
• Work directlywiththecustomerand/orCyxterasupportstafftoidentifyandtroubleshootas necessarytoisolatetheroot causeofproblemstoinclude standing,bendingand kneeling asneeded toperformthistask.
• Perform and execute necessaryroundssuch as Securityand/orfacilitiesroundsthroughouttheData center and aroundtheproperty as directedtoinsuretheintegrityofthesite.
• Maintaining mechanical infrastructurepermanufacturers’ recommendation and corporatespecifications.Coordinate services and activitiesofmaintenance contractorsandservice providers as appropriatetoIDC facilitiesoperations,maintenance, design andconstructionservices insupport ofcorporate andcustomerobjectives.
• Manage projects and administrationofprofessionalconsultantsand contractors providing building repair, and capital improvementservices.
• Conduct inspections,surveys and develop recommendations and specificationstoimprove, repairormodify mechanical plant and buildingsystemstowardthehighest operational integrity and energy efficiency & develop workstatementsandMOPs.
• Interfacewithbuilding managementsystemsandotherautomatedtoolsand applicationstoensure operationalefficiencies.
• Maintain appropriatevendorrelationshipstoperformthenecessary building repair and maintenance.
• Provide “on-call” emergencyresponseas appropriatetorotational schedule.
• InterfacewithSales and Project Management professionals asappropriate.
• Assumethefacilities Manager’sdutiesduringhis/herabsence.
• Provides effective oversight, leadership and administrationofassigned projects which includes directionofproject teams andcontractors.
• LiftingofCyxteraand/orcustomer equipmentrequireduptoand in excessof50 lbs. Server liftscanbeutilized whereapplicable.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.
• Managecontractors, projects, and maintenance activities pertainingtoallmechanical infrastructureequipmentandsystems.
• Evaluate Data from buildingsystems toensuresystemefficiencies andeffectiveness.
• Perform dailyinspectionsanddocumentationofallinfrastructurecomponentsas appropriatetoallstandard operatingprocedures.
• Develop standard and emergency operating procedures and prepare work-scopes, and technicaldocumentationasrequired.
• Establish cost estimates and participate in procurement processes insupport ofoperations and pricingactivities.
• Develop projectbudgetsand track for efficientuse ofresources.
• Design and maintainallspacetooptimizehot/coldaisleconfiguration
• SupporttheFacility Manager intheevaluationofspace and capacityrequests.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical fieldorequivalentexperience.
• StatePlumbingorA/CLicensedesired.
• Militarytrainingortechnicalcertificationsdesired.5+years’experienceinmissioncriticalenvironments.
• Extensive operationalknowledgeofHVAC, plumbing, glycolsystems,DXsystems,CRAH/CRACunit,humidifiers, chillers, RTUs, chilled waterpumps,leakdetection, sumppumps, ductwork,VAVs,VFDs, coolingtowers,digital controls and BMS, andfiredetection andsuppression.
• Individualshould bea self-starterwithproblem solving skills and abletocarryoutresponsibilitieswithminimalsupervision.
• Strongcommunication (verbal and written) skills; experience in technical writing and customer-facingpresentations.
• Strongteamplayer.
• Effective communication skillswiththeabilitytosuccessfully interactwithbothinternal and externalcustomers.
• Strongproject management,trouble-shootingand organizationalskills.
• Familiarityoflocal/national regulatorycodes,guidelines, and permitprocesses.
• Understandingofbudgetsand procurementprocesses.
• Competentuse ofComputerized Maintenance Tools (CMMS, BMS,ERP).
• FluentPC skills (MicrosoftOffice&Outlook)
• Familiaritywith AutoCAD,MaximoandALC.
• Knowledgeof SAPandCAFM.

Cyxtera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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