Building Engineer

Addison Group; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Data Center Building Engineer in Ashburn, VA. The role handles maintenance and operation of critical mechanical and electrical systems in a data center, with 12-hour shifts and a 4-on/4-off schedule (6pm–6am, Wed/Fri and alternating Saturdays). Reports to Facilities Manager.

This position requires 2–5 years of HA environment experience and a college/technical degree is preferred. A CFC refrigeration license is a plus, along with ability to work with vendors and manage

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of electrical and mechanical experience in high availability environments.
• College/Technical degree preferred, will consider equivalent experience.
• CFC refrigeration license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receives direction from the Building Engineer Lead.
• Ensure uptime of infrastructure systems and monitor critical systems.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems for the data center.
• Learn and use building controls for chillers, HVAC, cooling towers, and fire systems.
• Provide maintenance support and propose improvements to procedures.
• Oversee third party activities and services; assist with basic security duties.

Skills

Blueprints & schematics

Test equipment (VOM)

UPS systems & diesel generators

HVAC & cooling systems

Safety procedures

Education

College/Technical degree preferred

CFC refrigeration license a plus

Job description

Role

Building Engineer

Location

Ashburn, VA

Pay Rate Range

$40.00 - $47.00 / Per Hour DOE

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401k

Internal Job ID

10081384

Are you looking for a growth opportunity for a reputable company with a positive work environment? Our client is looking for a Building Engineer to join their team.

Position Summary

The Data Center Building Engineer provides maintenance support for the Data Center and campus. Operates and maintains all mechanical and electrical systems in the systems and complex. Provides assistance to outside vendors/contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, and mechanical projects. Provides critical support to facility with 12-hour shifts working a 4 day on 4 days off work week. 6pm to 6am Wed/Thur/Fri and every other Saturday. This position reports to the Facilities Manager.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives direction from the Building Engineer Lead.
• Accountable for infrastructure systems uptime, monitoring critical systems within tolerances, frequent building inspections while providing reliable service delivery to colocation customers.
• Operation of all mechanical and electrical systems in a reliable and cost-effective manner for the complex.
• Effectively learn and utilize building controls systems of chiller plants, HVAC systems, cooling towers, other water systems, and fire systems.
• Provide maintenance support for all mechanical and environmental systems, make repair suggestions, while providing feedback and improvement recommendations for the procedures.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, man hoists or lifts, and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads (up to 50lbs.).
• Contribute to minor repairs and light duty construction which includes physical structures, plumbing systems, wide range of HVAC equipment, and electrical distribution.
• Oversees third party activities and services.
• Assist in some very basic security related duties.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of electrical and mechanical experience working in High Availability (Data Centers, Manufacturing, Hospital) environments.
• College/Technical degree preferred but will consider applicants with equivalent work-related experience.

Experience

• Electric/pneumatic controls operation.
• Assist in the formulation, implementation, and adherence to safety policies and procedures related to the daily operations of the facilities. Participation in safety, knowledge and skills training.
• Previous military experience a plus.
• CFC refrigeration license a plus.

Skills And Abilities

• Reading and understanding blueprints, schematics, control ladder drawings and flow charts.
• Setup and use test equipment, including volt ohm meters, balancing and alignment equipment, refrigerant leak detection, refrigerant reclaim units.
• Requires understanding and principal working knowledge of parallel redundant UPS systems, standby diesel generators, large-chilled water systems, automated controls troubleshooting and setup.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

IND 005-010