Specialist - Data Center Operations

Overview

Seasoned Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance Engineer responsible for working with all major systems within a facility, including electrical and HVAC systems, and performing regular maintenance on them in mission-critical data center environments.

What you'll do

• Design, plan, install, and/or maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments such as data centers or utilities infrastructure.
• Work with all major systems within a facility or building, such as electrical and HVAC systems, and perform regular maintenance on all systems.
• Ensure a proficient understanding of sensitive facility components that may be impacted by failures or malfunctions of infrastructure systems.
• Analyze current operating conditions and recommend new preventative and proactive methods for maintaining and monitoring facilities systems.
• Evaluate facility standards and practices to improve maintenance procedures and ensure optimal operational efficiency.
• Comply with organizational and governmental safety standards, coordinate response to emergency situations, and ensure corrective measures are rapid and thorough.
• Participate in the planning and installation of new facility systems, which may include HVAC, air or liquid cooling systems, CRAC/CRAH units, power distribution units, fire systems, and life safety systems.
• Repair all systems, and monitor and troubleshoot systems as problems arise.
• Coordinate with building administration to ensure common area services are properly provided to clients and list services.
• Manage the feedback, response and corrective action (if any) process to address client feedback and concerns on all facility matters.
• Assist in ensuring facility assets and installations are accounted for and monitored within relevant policies and reporting procedures.
• Complete work order requests accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs when required.
• Assist in scheduling and supervising vendors/subcontractors during equipment and systems maintenance and service.
• Provide recommendations of improvements to the operations and maintenance program on an ongoing basis.
• Perform other engineering activities as required by the Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance management team.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or a related field.
• Trade certification or state license in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC).
• Seasoned experience working in a similar engineering role, preferably in a data center environment.
• Seasoned experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical engineering and maintenance fields.
• Seasoned experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings.
• Seasoned experience in facilities/building maintenance.
• Seasoned experience designing, planning, installing and/or maintaining mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments such as data centers or utilities infrastructure.
• Seasoned understanding of safe work practices set by safety regulations and legislation.
• Seasoned proficiency of sensitive facility components that may be impacted by failures or malfunctions of infrastructure systems.
• Seasoned knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Seasoned knowledge of CMMS systems.
• Seasoned knowledge of critical facilities operations and maintenance.
• Seasoned knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional working relationship with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical skills, with the ability to analyze, refine, summarize, and clearly present data and information.
• Passion for service, self-motivated, proactive, and able to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Nice to have

• Professional affiliations (7x24 Exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.).

Details

• Location: Kolkata, India.