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The Data Center Chief Engineer (CE) is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response. The CE serves as an expert technical resource interacting with onsite Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center and to support AWS.
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Key job responsibilities
· Management and leadership of DCEO Engineering Team
· Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
· Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors
· Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc
· Data Center capacity planning and reporting
· May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
· Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
· Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met
· Responsible for asset and inventory management
· Respond to out of hours emergency calls – first level escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues / failures
· High School diploma or equivalent
· 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other critical environment
· 4+ years of Facilities Management Experience
· Associates or Bachelors in applicable engineering field or mechanical or electrical trades
· Operating engineering licenses such as DC II, DC III, or equivalent
· Stationary Engineering or Building Engineering License
· Electrical or mechanical Journeyman License
· CFC license
· NFPA 70E
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Solid leadership and organizational skills
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