Manager, chief engineer

Ph3About Vantage Data Centers /h3pVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. We develop and operate data centers across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, delivering dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability through innovative design that scales with market demands. /ph3Position Overview /h3pThe Manager, Chief Engineer is responsible for the continuous 24/7/365 operation of a large TierIII data center campus, overseeing all equipment and spaces up to the PDU at the customer level. The role manages scheduled and corrective maintenance, system repairs, testing, equipment commissioning, and all critical facility startup and ongoing operations. The Manager leads a team of senior Electrical and Mechanical specialists, facility technicians, and contracted maintenance teams, reporting to the Director of Operations and coordinating with the Director of Engineering. /ph3Essential Job Functions /h3ulliOversee and supervise efficient 24/7/365 operation of all facility equipment and systems, striving for zero downtime. /liliProvide engineering analysis, recommendations and energy‑efficiency guidance to customers. /liliLead and develop assigned personnel, including performance appraisals, training plans, counseling and mentoring. /liliCoordinate and supervise maintenance and service repairs for all critical systems: electrical distribution (12kV and lower), emergency diesel generators, UPS/Battery backups, HVAC (Chillers, CRACs, Cooling Towers, Package Units), BMS infrastructure, fire prevention, and other electromechanical and control equipment. /liliEnsure maintenance activities comply with approved MOPs and Vantage’s mission‑critical work rules. /liliAdminister and refine preventive maintenance plans using the CMMS program. /liliMonitor subcontracted maintenance projects, evaluating performance and recommending in‑house solutions when feasible. /liliDevelop manpower schedules and work methods that achieve low cost and efficient operation. /liliEstablish performance standards and quality levels for all work phases. /liliDevelop, implement and train staff on SOPs/EOPs/MOPs for equipment and systems, and create technical documentation for new or unsupported equipment. /liliRun the site industrial safety program and manage Lock‑out/Tag‑out procedures in compliance with OSHA regulations. /liliPrepare operating and repair budgets and coordinate purchases of parts, equipment and services within budget. /liliMaintain spare parts inventory for expeditious repairs. /liliDevelop and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems. /liliProvide oversight of system testing and quality‑assurance documentation after major repairs or maintenance to meet EPA/environmental and local/state regulations. /liliEnhance the site reliability program, identifying potential future problems. /liliDevelop and maintain training programs for technicians and other staff on facility equipment and systems. /liliPerform additional duties as assigned by management. /li /ulh3Job Requirements /h3ulliMinimum ten years of “hands‑on” maintenance, repair, installation or commissioning experience in mission‑critical facilities (mechanical and/or electrical). /liliAt least two years of leadership or management experience, demonstrated through project management, meeting deadlines, directing a maintenance department, and developing staff in mission‑critical environments. /liliComprehensive understanding of 2N data center/critical facility infrastructure, systems, operations, maintenance and emergency responses. /liliStrong technical writing skills, including creation, coordination and updating of MOPs, EOPs and SOPs for critical facility equipment. /liliExcellent customer‑service skills and the ability to explain infrastructure, engineering concepts and emergency procedures to site occupants. /liliStrong communication skills and the ability to maintain constant interaction with supervisors, managers and technicians. /liliExperience developing budgets, future plans, capital investments and repair projects with management and coordinating financial requests up to the CEO level. /liliWillingness to work long hours, weekends, rotating shifts and be on call outside regular plant hours (24/7). /liliMust successfully complete a background check and drug screen. /liliTravel expected to be minimal, up to 5% for training. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3pVantage offers a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement and paid‑leave benefits that exceed local expectations. /ph3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3pVantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr