Assistant Mechanical Manager

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC is seeking an Assistant Mechanical Manager to oversee data center mechanical plant operations and fire protection infrastructures. You will manage maintenance strategies, CMMS procedures, and vendor coordination to ensure uninterrupted critical loads.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in high‑reliability data centers, a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree or equivalent, and strong written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in operations and maintenance in a high-reliability Data Center environment.
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent.
• Strong MS Office skills and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating and maintenance strategies for continuous availability of critical systems.
• Develop and update preventive and predictive maintenance programs for essential equipment.
• Create procedures and maintenance checklists in the site CMMS.
• Coordinate and inspect outsourced vendors' services.
• Manage costs and budgets for mechanical operations.
• Ensure safety measures and compliance with policies and standards.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Data center operations knowledge

Industry trend analysis

Operational efficiency

Emergency response readiness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient, and resilient data center solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our growing organization was founded by the pioneer of data center REITs. CloudHQ has state-of-the-art data center sites located in two Northern Virginia locations, as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo, and we anticipate exponential growth over the next several years both in the US and abroad.

What The Role Entails

CloudHQ is seeking an Assistant Mechanical Manager with a solid background in data center mechanical plant operating experience. The ideal candidate for this role shall possess a comprehensive knowledge of large-scale data centers, including mechanical and fire protection infrastructures. In addition, the candidate shall have a thorough understanding of building automation systems that assist in the operation and control of the mechanical plant infrastructure. The Assistant Mechanical Manager shall schedule, coordinate and participate in all significant planned and emergency maintenance for the facility. The Assistant Mechanical Manager shall ensure that these activities are executed in a controlled and proven method that ensures the uninterrupted integrity of the critical loads supported by these systems.

What You Will Get To Do

• Developing operating and maintenance strategies to ensure continuous availability of all critical systems
• Developing and updating preventative and predictive maintenance programs for essential equipment
• Develop procedures and maintenance checklists within the sites CMMS platform
• Coordinating and inspecting services performed by outsourced vendors.
• Managing costs and budgets associated with the Mechanical and associated operations
• Maintaining an environment where diligence to policies and proven processes are quintessential
• Ensuring best practices and standards are adopted and enforced
• Ensure all safety measures are in place and that safety equipment inspections/certifications are up to date
• Identifying and pursuing opportunities for innovation
• Establishing and cultivating relationships with key contacts internally and externally.

What You Bring To The Role

• Expertise in reading design Microsoft Office suite applications, preferably Microsoft Excel, Project, Visio or AutoCad
• Proven written communication skills and technical writing skills
• Complex problem-solving using analysis, and technical and organizational expertise
• Identify industry trends and articulate implications that will have an impact on the Data Center operations
• Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency
• Extended hours may be significant at times
• Ability and willingness to respond to emails after hours in the event of an emergency

Our Ideal Candidate Will Also Possess

• Three (3) years of professional experience in operations and maintenance in a high-reliability Data Center environment
• Mechanical Engineering Technology Degree or equivalent

What We Offer

CloudHQ’s people and culture are the most enriching aspects that make us a great place to work. We are strengthened by industry experts who bring extensive knowledge, skill, and experience; leaders who bring vision, innovation and commitment to our people; and an expanding team of individuals who believe in that vision, and bring their best to support their customers and team. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation and rewarding incentives, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability), 401(k) with match, 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, development opportunities, and the ability to closely impact and contribute to the growth of an exceptional organization.

CloudHQ is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status.