The Chief Engineer serves as a key liaison between the Data Center Critical Facilities Operations Manager and the Supervisors, ensuring critical facility maintenance, operations, and processes strictly adhere to compliance standards. This person manages and leads a highly skilled, diverse team with backgrounds in electrical, mechanical, automation, fire/life safety, and operational safety. his role will also support OPEX and CAPEX projects, vendor management, construction activities, and after-hours incident response. The Chief Engineer will also drive operational excellence by proposing innovative, cost-saving solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent experience or vocational training in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field.
5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role within a data center or similar critical operations environment.
Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, including power systems, cooling systems, and backup power solutions.
Ability to provide on-call support, responding quickly and effectively to emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
7+ years of data center leadership experience or similar critical operations environment.
Skilled in coordinating with critical facilities professionals to perform corrective actions, complete incident reporting, and conduct root cause analysis.
Outstanding leadership and team development skills.
Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills, with experience optimizing service agreements and contractual terms.
Ability to interpret complex data and trends.
Proficiency in the use of Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).