Critical Facilities Engineer

CentersquareDC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CentersquareDC is seeking a Facilities Engineer in Shakopee, MN, responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of critical data center infrastructure. This role requires management of contractor activities, adherence to safety and operational standards, and collaboration with engineering teams for infrastructure improvements. The ideal candidate will have a technical background with an emphasis on electrical systems and data center operations.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data center environment preferred.
• Military training or technical certifications in electrical studies desired.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision capability.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of data center infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with various industry data center accreditations.
• Monitor building management systems for operational efficiencies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's degree in a technical field

Electrical License

Tools

Office products

Computer aided design

Job description

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The Centersquare Data Center Facilities Electrical Lead is responsible for planning, maintenance, and documentation of critical infrastructure operations. The Electrical Lead ensures effective oversight of all contractor activity. Shared on-call rotation is required to provide emergency response coverage. This is a first shift position, 7am - 3:30pm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and repair of data center infrastructure per Centersquare standards.
• Maintain site technical documentation and as-built drawings as required.
• Work with Engineering to support capital improvement projects.
• Perform assigned tasks as part of a project team.
• Respond to both internal and external work requests within a timely manner delivering a high level of support.
• Comprehensive understanding of building systems to be able to recommend improvements needed to reach the highest operational integrity and energy efficiency (Power Utilization Efficiency – PUE).
• Ensure 24X7 availability/uptime of all mission critical infrastructure.
• Perform daily rounds throughout the data center and property to ensure site integrity.
• Monitor building management systems, other automated tools, and applications to ensure operational efficiencies and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Ensure compliance with various industry data center accreditations.
• Understand, comprehend, and implement written method of procedures (MOPs).
• Identify and troubleshoot the root cause of problems.
• Perform the verification of customer installation activities.
• Provide technical support to Sales, customers, and others to support the business.
• Establish cost estimates and participate in the procurement processes in support of operations and pricing activities.
• Develop Budget & Resource Management (BRM), and Capital Project budgets and track for efficient use of resources.
• Effective/efficient use of corporate assets.
• Support the Site Operations Manager in the evaluation of space and power capacity requests.
• Share technical knowledge and operational experience with team members to promote professional growth and cross training of staff.
• As a member of an on–call rotation, provide emergency response as needed. Shift, evening, weekend, and occasional overtime work required.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 45 pounds. Standing, bending, kneeling, working from ladders and climbing stairs as needed to perform daily tasks.
• Assume the Site Manager’s duties during his/her absence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical field or 5+ years of experience in a data center environment.
• Military training or technical certifications in electrical studies desired.
• Electrical License or other credential may be required based on location.
• Extensive operational knowledge of electrical distribution, such as, switchgear, generators, UPS’s, PDU’s, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Operational experience with data center critical infrastructure equipment (i.e., CRAC/CRAH, RTU, chilled water systems, containment, and air balancing).
• Individual should be a self-starter with problem solving skills and able to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple vendors.
• Maintain facilities related documentation.
• Proficient with Office products, ticketing system, computer aided design, and other applications.
• Familiarity of local/national regulatory codes, guidelines, and permit processes.
• Proficiency with basic electrical calculations.
• Ability to pass security clearance and/or background check via government or similar agency may be required.

Centersquare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Management

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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