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Regional Availability Engineer - MechanicalAbout SwitchThe Role: Regional Availability Engineer - MechanicalWhat You’ll DoWhat You'll BringWhy Switch?Join Us & Make a Difference

Tahoe Reno, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

Switch is a leading company in the data center industry, focused on innovative technology and operational excellence. The Regional Availability Engineer - Mechanical will support and optimize critical infrastructure operations in data centers, ensuring efficiency and sustainability while managing various lifecycle programs and projects.

Information Technology & Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and create Corrective Actions (CA) documentation for equipment failures, including electrical critical systems

Directly support operational teams as the subject matter expert for issue resolution, event response, and complex procedural review, including ad-hoc training and critical equipment support

Perform availability, capacity, efficiency, and sustainability analyses for the electrical critical systems in the Switch data centers in your region. Produce reports outlining risks with recommended mitigations and remediation solutions

Monitor and interpret data center performance trends for continuous improvement and capital projects

Develop innovative solutions for Switch data centers, then function as the owner of conceptual designs for existing data center upgrades that improve capacity, availability, efficiency, and sustainability

Provide performance feedback of innovative Switch infrastructure solutions to Design Engineering

Function as resident engineer for construction and retrofit projects for critical environments

Interface with internal data center operations team, data center design engineering team, field engineering team, and environmental health and safety team to promote standards that maintain consistency and reliability in delivered services

Build trust and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g., Operations, Commissioning, Construction, and Engineering)

Work on concurrent projects, sometimes in multiple geographical regions

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisData AnalysisProject ManagementProblem ResolutionTeam DevelopmentLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or higher with a certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

An understanding of electrical and mechanical systems that may be employed in a data center environment. This may include electrical feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, power systems, ATS/STS units, PDU units, air handling units, cooling towers, pumps, and fire suppression systems

Ability to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, Sequence of Operations, submittals, and MEP drawings packages

Strong Outlook, Publisher, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

An understanding of data analysis methodologies, statistical techniques, and business acumen

Excel in analyzing datasets and providing strategic guidance to leadership

Ability to analyze and implement solutions for problem resolution

Easily able to work well under pressure while also being flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient

Leadership skills that promote team development and support the Switch Culture

A strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational execution

Benefits

Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more!

Company

Switch

Switch was founded in 2000 by CEO Rob Roy and stands at the forefront as the premier data center designer, builder and operator, owning 100% of its land and facilities.

Founded in 2000

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

501-1000 employees

https://www.switch.com

H1B Sponsorship

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