Critical Facility- Mechanical Lead

Primary Duties

• Work with Construction teams to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. Ensure newly built systems meet design intent and perform without issue during the facility acceptance testing phases.
• Review construction equipment submittals, commissioning plans and identify potential deficiencies.
• Responsible for conducting and/or overseeing preventative maintenance on regular mechanical, air handlers, HVAC, plumbing systems, and periodic testing of the equipment.
• Utilize established programs and procedures to maximize equipment operability and efficiency while minimizing life cycle costs.
• Understand potential equipment failures and provide full technical support to Operations teams in the event of a critical system failure.
• Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and facilitate corrective action.
• Validate maintenance performance by analyzing trends, operational history, and maintenance data.
• Provide at request guidance and technical support to Facility Operators.
• Represent the operation department in project meetings as needed.
• Establish and review project objectives, policies, procedures (MOP, SOP, and EOP) and performance standards within boundaries of company policies.
• Put these in clear concise work statements for the field. Follow SOPs and MOPs and other work procedures precisely
• Directly work with assigned technicians in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of all electrical critical facility equipment.
• Ensure Site Teams are proficient system operation and maintenance techniques.
• Provides direction and training to less experienced O&M Specialists.
• On-call to respond to emergency situations at the data center. Perform preventative tests and analyze data to ensure the proper functioning of all installed mechanical components
• Performs unscheduled maintenance tasks and response to requests on a regular basis, including assessing the nature of the emergency, determining a solution to prevent further damage or problems, and identifying the resources needs to resolve the problem
• Be responsible for ensuring the reliability and safety of the data center systems by monitoring, operating, and maintaining, Data center systems and equipment
• Work in conjunction with building associates and third-party vendors to optimize operations and energy efficiency
• Work with outside vendors on scheduled maintenance on various building systems
• Responsible for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative maintenance for data center Operations, including escorting vendors while on-site

Additional Accountabilities

• 100% accurate and timely submission of timesheet documentation in Field Service
• 100% fulfillment of contractual expectations as define with Client SOW specific to scheduled service delivery
• 100% completion of required Talent LMS based training courses as assigned
• 100% adherence to Salute Mission Critical safety standards and best practices
• 100% adherence to client security/privacy practices and expectations

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Associate's degree in Engineering, building engineering is preferable from an accredited university or equivalent engineering field experience
• Knowledge of rack installation processes
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to successfully work independently
• Safely able to lift 50 lbs., work on step ladders up to 12 feet and climb vertical ladders up to 20 feet.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• 3 + years of experience in critical facility operations engineering and maintenance supervision
• Knowledge of datacenter center functionality
• Microsoft 365 competency
• Excellent internal/external Customer Service, verbal/written communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, time management, and planning ahead
• Demonstrated agility to pivot between competing priorities and situations
• Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative where necessary