Data Center Chief Engineer

Colonial Group; Minaville (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Site Operations Supervisor to lead a team of facility technicians, ensuring reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance across electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and life-safety systems. You will manage maintenance programs, review SOPs/JHAs, coordinate with IT, projects, and vendors, and report to the Site Operations Manager on performance, risks, and continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in data center or mission-critical environments, supervisory

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, equivalent military training required or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of experience in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments
• 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems
• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and other monitoring tools
• Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, manage escalations, and deliver results in high-availability environments

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of facility technicians
• Oversee shift coverage, work assignments, and resource allocation
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork
• Report staffing performance and needs to Site Operations Manager
• Ensure operations comply with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Review and approve JHAs, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Conduct audits, inspections, and training for AHJ compliance
• Provide regular operational updates to the Site Operations Manager
• Oversee operation, maintenance, and performance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems
• Approve maintenance activities in CMMS
• Ensure documentation and logs are complete
• Analyze performance trends and drive preventive solutions
• Serve as escalation point for abnormal conditions at the site
• Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reporting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities
• Support customer requirements and escalations
• Partner with internal teams to align facility operations with business needs
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules and capacity plans
• Review daily shift reports and incident documentation
• Track spare parts and inventory to reduce downtime

Skills

Leadership

People management

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

CMMS

Reporting tools

On-call rotations

Education

Associate degree / technical degree / equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mech/Elec)

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Monitoring tools

Job description

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of facility technicians, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional growth.

• Oversee shift coverage, work assignments, and resource allocation to maintain site readiness and operational reliability.

• Conduct performance evaluations, deliver coaching, and support career development for direct reports.

• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all operations.

• Report staffing performance, issues, and needs to the Site Operations Manager for alignment with organizational goals.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure all operations comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).

• Conduct audits, inspections, and training to maintain operational readiness and compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

• Support compliance efforts with ISO 27001, PCI and SOC 2 Type I standards.

• Provide regular operational updates to the Site Operations Manager for transparency and site alignment.

Facility & Systems Oversight

• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems.

• Approve and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).

• Ensure documentation, reporting, and system logs are accurate and complete.

• Analyze performance trends, identify risks, and drive preventive solutions to maintain uptime.

Incident Management & Escalations

• Serve as the primary escalation point for abnormal conditions, incidents, or system failures at the site.

• Escalate unresolved or high-impact issues directly to the Site Operations Manager for awareness and decision-making.

• Lead root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and post-incident reporting.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resilience, reliability, and operational maturity.

Customer, Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as additional site-level point of contact for customers, vendors, and contractors on technical and operational matters supporting the SOM.

• Coordinate vendor and contractor activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to scope.

• Support customer requirements, installations, and escalations with professionalism and urgency.

• Partner with the Site Operations Manager and internal teams (IT, Operations, Projects) to align facility operations with business needs.

Planning & Reporting

• Develop and manage maintenance schedules, work orders, and capacity plans to ensure long-term readiness.

• Review and approve daily shift reports, turnover notes, and incident documentation.

• Track spare parts, and inventory to optimize resources and reduce downtime risk.

• Provide regular reports and operational updates to the Site Operations Manager and senior management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical degree, equivalent military training required or equivalent experience

• 5-7 years of experience in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical environments.

• 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role.

• Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems.

• Experience with CMMS, BMS, and other monitoring tools.

• Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, manage escalations, and deliver results in high-availability environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry specific certification(s)

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Skills

• Leadership and people management skills with a focus on team development.

• Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and decision-making capabilities.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CMMS, and reporting tools.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as required.