Data Center Operating engineer

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum four (4) years of relevant experience in the building maintenance industry and accredited trade school degree in HVAC, electronic, or other industry related trade.
• Union training and certification is also acceptable.
• Must have Universal CFC certification (or obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Knowledgeable in the safe and proper use of the following tools: ladders, lifts, basic hand tools, voltmeter, manual drain auger, plumbers helper, safety goggles, ear protection, and fire extinguisher.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as follow detailed procedures and associated forms and data logging.
• Ability to use common technology, such as desktop PC, cellular phone, tablet/iPad, copier/scanner, and other electronic tools or devices as needed.
• Ability to use common software and applications, such as Microsoft Office products (especially Word, Outlook, and Excel) and CMMS system(s).
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as load balancing, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, and heights up to 30ft.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions as well as very cold and uncomfortable heat while inside and out of the facility.
• Nearby noise level is at times moderately loud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair and operate mechanical, electrical and power generation equipment and systems to support the critical environment.
• Operate systems in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with government regulations, company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Quickly learn building control, electrical and UPS systems, utilizing on the job training, operations manuals and documentation.
• Perform predictive, planned, preventative and routine maintenance as well as equipment rounds, and service requests as directed.
• Assist with the development and improvement of preventative maintenance programs, schedules, work instructions, SOP’s and operational procedures.
• Inspect and repair pumps, fans, valves, and motors ensuring proper operation of the equipment and systems.
• Perform visual and operational inspection of associated equipment and interpret specifications, blueprints and job standards to perform assigned duties.
• Determine and/or assist with analyzing and resolving work problems and achieving work goals.
• Maintain time and production records and customer service requests.
• Complies with all policies and procedures established for the building, including safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials while maintaining a clean and safe workplace.
• Periodically acts as the on-call engineer as requested by supervisor.
• Actively participate in emergency response procedures, technical and safety training programs.
• Perform all work using the proper safety equipment and in a safe manner.