Data Center Engineering Specialist

About the role

Provide support for enterprise information system infrastructure technology solutions aligned with industry and company standards. Work in close collaboration with team members, end users, and other IS departments to meet the company's goals.

Responsibilities

• Support work, but also involved in the design and implementation of projects.
• Coordinate the acquisition, location selection, and power requirements for the installation of new data systems with I/S staff.
• Coordinate retirement, removal, and disposal of computer systems.
• Maintain efficient and safe utilization of Valero data center facilities by providing supervision in the use of electrical devices and energy consumption.
• Monitor and report on critical power systems (UPSs & PDUs), HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and leak detection systems.
• Participate in information system infrastructure design and implementation projects as a project manager, lead or individual contributor, as required.
• Work on highly complex tasks for the design, development, maintenance and upgrade of information system infrastructure involving hardware, software, and system applications.
• Perform analysis on and recommend quality highly complex solutions to information system infrastructure technology disciplines/components and stay abreast of emerging cost effective technologies.
• Understand and mentor others on the various IT methodologies which include project management, development, service management and system architecture.
• May be required to work off-hours and on weekends for projects and/or support.
• Some travel may be required.
• On call 24 x 7 rotations, after hours, and extended hours may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and data center management or related.
• Sound grounding and experience in electrical engineering principles and analysis.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at a Valero San Antonio location.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of critical datacenter electrical and/or mechanical equipment such as UPS, Generators, Switchgears, Power Distribution Units, VFDs, Automatic/Static Transfer Switches, AHUs, CRACs, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment and system design.
• Experience with reading, interpreting & understanding of One-line diagrams and engineering blueprints.
• Exhibit high technical expertise in areas such as system troubleshooting, integration & testing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Action (CA) documentation for equipment failures.
• EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls experience (Software and/or Hardware).
• Possess or working toward P.E. license preferred.
• Membership in IEEE preferred.
• Refinery industry or related business/IT experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Daycare Center
• Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities