Critical Operations Engineer II (Swing) (NY2)

About Coresite

Coresite empowers a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. We are recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, offering strategically located facilities and innovative services to enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow.

Critical Operations Engineer II Role

• Mechanical responsibilities include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Communications Infrastructure responsibilities include IFD / MDF / MMR management, structured cabling and supporting infrastructure ownership, and customer space management.
• This position will also be directly responsible for maximizing customer uptime in the most cost-effective way by working closely with the Data Center Manager.

Duties

• Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Track and trend operational characteristics.
• Mentor of junior staff.
• Work with the site Data Center Manager to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.

Requirements

• Expert understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a facility and data center environment.
• Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
• Expert knowledge of fiber optics / cabling infrastructure and industry best practices.
• Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
• Expert knowledge and experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems.

Skills

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including: Chilled Water Systems, Large Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Water Treatment Systems, VFD’s and Pumps, HVAC equipment, CRAC/CRAH’s, Humidification Systems, BMS and PLC Controls, Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems, Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution, Static UPS Systems, and Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proven expert and laying out, pulling, dressing, and terminating fiber and copper communications cabling.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing IT hardware, servers, network switches, structured cabling.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Physical Demands And Special Requirements

• Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to smell, talk & hear.
• Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color.
• Comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.

Compensation

The compensation for this role includes a base salary between $43.00/hr and $47.00/hr. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Benefits

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage.
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through VSPT.
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans.
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan.
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company.
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount.
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays.
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave.
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass.

Additional Perks

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family.
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives.
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend.
• Education/Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year.
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants.
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker.
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy.
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy.
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care.
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements.
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