Data Center Building Engineer

Job Title

Data Center Building Engineer

Job Description Summary

Responsible to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and systems for the assigned property(s). Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) maintaining a clean and safe working environment, performing rounds, conducting routine assessments, performance of day-to-day preventive and corrective maintenance, painting, and housekeeping for assigned properties

Job Description

Responsibilities

Gain a complete understanding of the following items:

• Facility layout and operation of MEP systems and the ability to illustrate site specific system one-lines with good accuracy.
• Gain a complete understanding of all aspects of data center operations including the operation, maintenance and repair of all mission critical equipment and systems supporting a 24×7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Execute site-specific method of procedures (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and emergency operating procedures (EOP’s).
• Building Monitoring System (BMS) alarm functionality, alarm escalation/acknowledgement, and ability to extract data and trends
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including the ability to create, edit, implement, and close change management work orders.
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards
• Troubleshoot site mechanical and electrical system – specific to HVAC systems
• Complete rounds/inspections efficiently and detect anomalies during those rounds.

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering or equivalent equipment experience including assets associated with mission critical engineering relevant to the specific site. (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).
• Hands-on electrical or mechanical expertise and competence in non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Ability to respond effectively, verbally in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes.

Desired (but not required) Job Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of various UPS Systems and architectures. (Preferred)
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principals. (Preferred)
• Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with demonstrated ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls and required corrective actions (Preferred)

Education:

• Graduate of apprentice program or trade school (preferred)
• Associates in technical field or graduate of apprenticeship or trade school (preferred)

Physical Demands

• Lift and handle up to 50 pounds
• Bend, stoop, and stretch as required for placement and retrieval of network devices, materials, or equipment
• Work under a raised data center floor
• Climb ladders (up to 16 feet) to reach plenum spaces

Keys to Success

• Assist in achieving Five 9’s of Availability for all data center operations
• No human error and/or customer impacting events
• Assist in achieving 100% compliance with all customer SLAs
• 100% compliance to all standard operating procedures
• Internal & external customer communication and relationships maintained to highest standard
• Achieve 100% compliance with internal escalation protocols for all customer impacting events pursuant to escalation standards
• 100% compliance with all health & safety standards
• Contributing to creation/execution/closure/storage of change management tickets, MOPs, and Incident reporting

AAP/EEO STATEMENT
C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, email HRServices@cushwake.com or HRServices@cwservices.com. All inquiries not related to accommodations will go unanswered.