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Serverfarm · 3 days ago

Critical Facilities Mechanical Engineer - CTX1

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$60/hr - $72/hr

5+ years exp

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers, revolutionizing data center operations across North America and beyond. The Critical Facilities Mechanical Engineer will serve as a subject matter expert, providing oversight and mentorship while ensuring all systems operate safely and effectively in alignment with industry standards.

Information Technology

Responsibilities

Serves as an operations SME for a major area of operations (e.g., electrical or mechanical) and provides oversight and training/mentorship to team members on tasks regarding these subsystems

Demonstrates solid understanding of and operates equipment and systems across all disciplines (e.g., electrical, mechanical) with knowledge of the interactions between them and overall operation of a data center

Operates all systems and equipment in accordance with Serverfarm, industry and OSHA safety practices and protocols

Supports site/campus team in the inspection and supervision of critical environment-related facility equipment (e.g., controls, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems)

Assists in and monitors the performance from central monitoring locations (i.e., Facility Operations Centers) of maintenance and operations of equipment (e.g., electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety) and understands risks or impacts to other subsystems across the data center

Quickly responds to and supports site/campus incident response team for all abnormal conditions that impact operations, and coordinates with the team to perform corrective repairs, without supervision

Works with site/campus leadership to gather necessary information and creates incident timelines/data, root cause analyses, and/or action items following an abnormal condition as required

Develops new or follows preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) to support site operations and incident response

Work with the Construction & Project team to ensure ServerFarm Data center’s site meets all required statutory and mandatory requirements

Ensure all site MEP infrastructure operates within defined capacity standards

Work with peers in global structure to coordinate all processes and align as appropriate

Support Change, Incident Management, and Problem Resolution process for area of responsibility. Ensure this process covers all work

Work with site/campus leadership to develop and grow talent within the team

Supports site/campus team in all major and minor project works

Work with site/campus leadership to ensure healthy and safe working conditions

Support training goals for the site/campus personnel

Ensure MEP activities are completed as required to meet the needs of peer groups and business objectives

Provide all necessary site Operational support to site Construction activities ensuring these projects are completed within agreed timeframes and without disruption to Data Center Operations

Qualification

Mechanical systems expertiseElectrical systems expertiseCritical infrastructure experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyCustomer service commitmentCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedTeam player

Required

Associate degree or technical trade certification (e.g., military, trade school), or Journeyman level training AND 5+ years of experience in mission-critical services (e.g., high-availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields)

Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office applications

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Committed to the delivery of excellent customer service

Self-motivated delivery of admin tasks

Self-motivated, ability to work on own initiative

Punctual and reliable

Ability to work under pressure, with changing, and often conflicting, priorities to meet deadlines

A team player, able to work with SFR staff of all levels

Able to make sound decisions when needed

Able to work independently for long periods

Be flexible to work outside core office hours as required to support site/campus activities