Apple · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer, Data Center Operations
Maiden, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expApple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. As a Data Center Mechanical SME, you will support the design and maintenance of mechanical systems instrumental to our data center's cooling and water treatment infrastructure, ensuring optimal operating efficiency and reliability of critical IT environments.
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Responsibilities
Act as the onsite technical expert for mechanical infrastructure systems and equipment, focusing on hands-on field operations
Conduct or oversee hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of mechanical equipment
Plan resource, author, or approve operations procedures for mechanical repair, retrofit, and maintenance, emphasizing risk mitigation
Coordinate across teams to implement organizational initiatives, processes and maintenance strategies in alignment with standards
Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight for construction projects and maintenance activities
Supervise asset age and health, and create predictive plans and procedures for replacement or refurbishment to prevent failures and/or reduce downtime
Contribute to the mechanical safety program, training, procedural development/review and incident response
Lead and/or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify mechanical equipment failures, and develop effective Remediation Plans to address and resolve issues
Propose data center upgrades to enhance efficiency, capacity, and reliability
Produce technical reports with recommendations to mitigate availability risks
Qualification
Required
5+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience, or a Associate's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
Hands-on experience in maintaining, diagnosing, and testing mechanical systems such as chillers, evaporative cooling, DX cooling, water distribution, pumps, motors, or similar equipment in data center or comparable environments
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach and lift as required, on a continuous basis, with items that can weigh up to 75 lbs
Ability to work extended hours within a Data Center Environment and typically within a heat range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit while following OSHA driven work rest cycles
Ability to climb and use a ladder varying in types from A-Frame to extension ladders at various heights
Preferred
7+ years of relevant mechanical industry experience, or a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
Proficient in critical facility operations with experience in or knowledge of procedure-based work
Experience interpreting blueprints, CAD drawings, and mechanical plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
Experience in maintaining mechanical systems for large-scale high-density data centers
Understanding of water treatment, filtration, testing, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with ASHRAE standards
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Strong technical writing and presentation abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborate team
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Company
Apple
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