Chief, Critical Facilities (SMF)

Prime Data Centers Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Health insurance

PTO + Sick time

Job summary

Prime Data Centers Corporation is seeking a Chief, Critical Facilities Engineer to lead electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems in a data center environment. The role combines independent execution with collaboration across onsite and global teams, driving maintenance programs, cost tracking, and project implementation.

The ideal candidate brings extensive data center experience, strong technical knowledge (NFPA, NEC, and related codes), and proven ability to train and guide

Qualifications

• Technical college degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Escalation point for facilities‑related issues, escalating to the Critical Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report facility and data center events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Data center ops

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Technical college degree or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification

NFPA70E Certification

Job description

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Chief, Critical Facilities Engineer(CE)will be an individual contributor and leadership position responsible forall electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment of stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, building automation systems and other related equipment. P lanned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues will also be part of the duties of the role along with being the expert technical resource and interacting with onsite operations teamand third‑party vendors.

The CE will involve working independently as well as collaboration with external support with engineering, automation, processing, and finance teams in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating anddelivering onkey milestones,obtainingand tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities.

What you'll do

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
• Operate independently with limited direct management.
• Act as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center, escalating to the Critical Facility Manager as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever‑level events within internal SLA.
• Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
• Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees.
• Communicate complex technical information to a non‑technical audience

Qualifications

Required

• Technical college degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• Four or more years of data center experience or equivalent experience
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.

Preferred

• Sixor more years of related experience in Data Centers or similarenvironment(i.e.,critical facilities, military etc.)
• Two or more years’ experience leading or managing teams

Knowledge, Skills a nd Abilities:

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation,commissioning,and operations.
• Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes
• Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
• Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e.,lockout/tag out, arc flash protection,OSHA,and state regulations)
• Experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Extensive hands‑on experience installing,maintaining,and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including
• 480V Electrical Distribution Systems
• CRACs / CRAHs / DSE
• Domestic Water systems, including Backflow Prevention devices
• EPMS / BMS Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems, Fuel/Oil Day tanks and Fuel/Oil Storage Tanks
• HVAC equipment
• Knowledge of NFPA 25, sprinkler and dry‑stand pipe systems, including Emergency Fire Pump where applicable
• Medium Voltage Switchgear
• PLC and relay logic controls
• STS / ATS
• UPS Systems / Types
• VFD Drives
• VRLA / Li‑Ion Batteries and Monitoring Systems
• Water Treatment Systems
• Well/Vault or Sump Pumps
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to train the electrical and mechanical teams on the systems and the procedures
• Ability to conduct power & fire system capacity,safetyand code compliance assessments
• Ability tooperatein and promote a rigorous process‑driven, team environment
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
• Ability to multi‑task multiple projects
• Detailed oriented

Physical Requirements:

• All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain
• Work at heights and from ladders
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; andparticipatein group lifts for 50 pounds or more
• Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
• Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures whilemaintainingbalance
• Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
• Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
• Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
• Push or pull heavy objects into position
• Work in a noisy environment
• Work at depths, such as under raised floors
• Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
• Dollar-for-dollar 401k match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.