Assistant Mechanical Manager

Lead Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer - Chantilly, VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations and government facilities supporting Enterprise Clients, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer to support a critical data center. The Lead Mechanical will be responsible for managing mechanical / HVAC operation and maintenance of the critical facility physical infrastructure systems in accordance with company's policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation. The Lead Mechanical Critical Facilities Engineer will assist in leading the Mechanical / HVAC Technicians and help manage the local relationship with the customer.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing both routine and emergency service on a variety of state-of-the-art critical systems such as: chillers, cooling towers, CRAC / CRAH, computer room air handlers, fire detection / suppression; building monitoring systems – BAS and BMS; etc.
• Troubleshoot and run diagnostics, conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on critical facilities equipment within the Data Center as specified and on schedule
• Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures
• Assist with the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure, develops project plans and conducts briefings and updates the Critical Facilities Manager
• Manage local client relationship and act as the point of contact for the company at this site
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Create, utilize and administer MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / data center facility equipment
• Schedule work activities, within specified change control / management protocol
• Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime
• Assist with CMMS database management

Qualifications:

• 5 to 10+ years of data center / critical facility operations and maintenance experience
• Solid Understanding of Mechanical equipment - Air handling units, CRAC, CRAH, Chillers, HVAC, computer grade cooling systems, DC Power Systems, and building monitoring / control systems – BAS / BMS
• Experience supervising or managing a technical staff (Critical facilities technicians)
• Certifications / training in Mechanical Designations
• Experience working with Mechanical Trades a plus
• Previous experience interfacing and supporting Customers
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
• Experience working with various computer systems and applications, CMMS Inventory tracking

Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to: [email protected]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973-895-5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,

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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
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