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myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · 3 days ago

Lead Operating Engineer

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the operational management, effective daily leadership and administration of the Operator with the objectives of safely, efficiently and effectively operating infrastructure and systems in a cost-effective manner.

Manage the scheduling of facilities operators to provide the required coverage at each shift at each location.

Ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting the client's needs and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% Uptime reliability of Mission Critical Facilities.

Provide direction to Mission Critical Facilities Operators and/or self-perform preventative maintenance, repair, and maintenance of building infrastructure systems.

Protect and improve the value of the client's assets and ensure that building infrastructure systems continue to perform their intended function.

Supervise and manage facilities operators and maintenance staff including training and personal development.

Directly manage all vendor personnel or teams performing site infrastructure technical support.

Interpret design and construction documents relating to critical sites, spaces, and systems.

Present complex technical information to clients.

Maintain a solid grasp of mathematics, physics, and chemistry as they relate to facilities management and mission critical operations.

Qualification

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Operating engineerUniversal cfc's licenseInterpret design documentsProficient in microsoft officeMathematicsPhysics principlesChemistry principlesFacilities managementMission critical operationsDirection provisionMaintenance skillsHvac systemsEmergency power systemsUps systemsCrac systemsEngineering principlesDesign principlesQuantitative skillsEffective vision articulationProblem-solvingVerbal communicationWritten communicationLeadershipStrategic thinkingPresentation skillsCalm under pressureCertified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO)Data Center ManagementTeam Management

Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree.

Operating Engineer or other applicable licenses and Universal CFC's license.

Ability to understand and interpret design and construction documents relating to critical sites, spaces and systems.

Proficient in basic computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office and email.

A solid grasp of mathematics, the principles of physics and chemistry as they related to facilities management and mission critical operations.

Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.

Ability to provide direction to Mission Critical Facilities Operators and/or to self-perform the repair, maintenance, and service required for continuous operation of all building infrastructure.

Subject matter expert and technical knowledge and understanding of mission critical systems, including HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure.

Strong understanding of Mission Critical system operations, maintenance, engineering and design principles, practices, and procedures.

Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and sell an effective vision for best-in-class performance of mission critical facilities.

Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

Ability to make effective presentations on general topics to an internal department, large group of employees, clients, and/or management.

Ability to maintain calm under duress during service emergencies.

On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

Preferred

Certified Mission Critical Operator (CMCO).

7+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience as a Lead Facilities Operator or Assistant Lead Facilities Operator in a dedicated data center/mission critical environment and significant experience in managing a technically oriented team.