Building Engineer, Critical Facilities

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the mechanical, electrical, security and fire protection systems that protect and support business critical information systems (servers, mainframes, etc)
• Identify and be able to immediately recognize system faults and respond to operational and emergency situations
• Perform preventative tests and analyze data to ensure the proper functioning of all base building and critical system equipment, including electrical, HVAC, fire/life safety, security and emergency back-up systems
• Determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required
• Monitor the operations and make customer approved adjustments of chilled water systems, heat exchangers, CRAC Units, HVAC, electrical systems, emergency back-up systems, hot water systems, pumps, valves, filters and other mechanical and electrical equipment
• Record readings and make recommendations for adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment
• Prepare and maintain maintenance logs and reports to accurately document the condition of systems in the data center
• Maintain knowledge about preventive maintenance and work order software systems
• Cover work orders that require the use of outside contractors
• Maintain detailed logs of all work performed
• Read, comprehend and work from complex technical information (i.e. blueprints, sketches, building plans and schematics) pertaining to electrical and mechanical systems that serve the data centers
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and formal change control processes to implement changes
• Interact with all parts of the organization to respond to a variety of service requests
• Perform any and all work, to ensure the safety of the buildings tenants and the continuous operation of the facility
• Maintain organized building files

Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Minimum of 5 years previous critical data center operations engineering experience
• CFC Certified – Certification for handling refrigerants a plus
• Proficient computer and email skills
• Proficient with Building Automation Systems and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems
• Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance and work order software systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Thrives in a fast paced environment
• Works well independently, as well as in a team