Overview
Support the design, construction and operation of complex, mission-critical data centers as a developing mechanical subject matter expert.
What you'll do
- Contribute to solutions for mechanical problems that arise in the design and operation of mission-critical systems.
- Work with cross-functional teams to support operational objectives in mission-critical systems.
- Contribute to troubleshooting and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for problems affecting system performance and efficiency.
- Contribute to design and documentation, including supporting construction drawings and commissioning test scripts.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in mechanical engineering.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
- Professional Engineering certification.
- Some knowledge of mechanical equipment including air-cooled chillers, pumps, water treatment systems, HVAC equipment, Computer Room AC units (CRACs), building management and industrial PLC control systems, air handling equipment, valves, piping, ductwork, storm and sanitary drains, and industrial and domestic water.
- Understanding of and familiarity with energy calculations.
- Understanding of fluid flow and heat transfer calculations, including approach temperature, small temperature difference, sensible load, latent load, NPSH, pump and fan affinity laws, pressure loss, fan and pump heat, kW/Ton, EER, IPLV, and the like.
- Some knowledge of psychrometric calculations and developing system state points and processes, including use of wet bulb temperature, dewpoint temperature, dry bulb temperature, and enthalpy.
- Familiarity with control methods and hardware, including signal types, data communication protocols for building automation and control networks, actuator types, failure modes, SCADA, and control tuning methods.
- Knowledge of relevant building codes, standards and regulations, including California Title 24, ASHRAE, ASME, Life Safety, IBC, NFPA and OSHA.
- Operating engineering experience with large mechanical systems.
- Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize work efficiently, with good team orientation.
- Ability to work in a process-driven, high-criticality environment.
- Ability to demonstrate computing skills showing complex data trending, tracking and analysis.
- Moderate level of experience, preferably in a data centre or critical environment (hospital, power plant, etc.).
- Experience with large-scale technical operations.
- Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE TC 9.9 publications, including PUE, ASHRAE Recommended Temperature and Humidity Limits, Data Centre Controls, Containment, etc.
- Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project.
Details
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