Data Center Mechanical Engineering SME

Position Summary

Applied Digital is seeking a highly skilled Data Center Mechanical Engineer – Operational Subject Matter Expert (SME) to oversee and optimize the performance, reliability, and efficiency of our data center mechanical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an onsite technical resource of mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation.
• Ensure appropriate cross-functional collaboration between the local facility team and applicable local and global teams.
• Contribute to the mechanical safety program for the site.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and operations teams to enhance electrical system resiliency and scalability.
• Develop and keep up to date on all site Mechanical related procedures including EOPs, SOPs, MOPs, and Drills.
• Plan resource, author or approve work procedures to cover mechanical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk.
• Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Oversee mechanical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems comply with best practices, including change control processes.
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity.
• Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise.
• Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on mechanical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes.
• Manage vendor relationships for mechanical maintenance and retrofit work.
• Provide feedback on global mechanical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience in mechanical trades.
• 7+ years of experience in data center mechanical engineering, facility operations, or mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Extensive experience in understanding mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings.
• Possesses a working knowledge of trend charts and refrigeration cycles.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical system failures in real-time operational settings.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of mechanical equipment and systems, specializing in mechanical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction.
• Familiarity with critical facility operations, including experience or comprehension of procedure-based work.
• Proven experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.