Data Center Mechanical Lead - 24/7 Ops & Projects

Csquare; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Csquare is seeking a Lead Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) to plan, maintain, and document operations for mission-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior staff and oversee contractor activity to ensure high uptime and fiscal responsibility.

The role requires extensive HVAC, plumbing and building systems knowledge, with hands-on leadership in project management, compliance, and space optimization within a data center environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• State Plumbing or A/ C License desired.
• Extensive operational knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, glycol systems, DX systems, CRAH/CRAC unit, humidifiers, chillers, RTUs, chilled water pumps, leak detection, sump pumps, ductwork, VAVs, VFDs, cooling towers, digital controls and BMS, and fire detection and suppression.
• Individual should be a self-starter with problem solving skills and able to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills; experience in technical writing and customer-facing presentations.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to successfully interact with both internal and external customers.
• Strong project management, troubleshooting and organizational skills.
• Familiarity of local/national regulatory codes, guidelines, and permit processes.
• Understanding of budgets and procurement processes.
• Competent use of Computerized Maintenance Tools (CMMS, BMS, ERP).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Maximo and ALC.
• Knowledge of SAP and CAFM.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24 x 7 on-call emergency response & support as necessary to maintain the highest level of integrity and availability to building systems and mechanical infrastructure efficiency.
• Work directly with the customer and/or Csquare support staff to identify and troubleshoot root causes of problems.
• Perform daily rounds throughout the Data center and around the property to ensure site integrity.
• Coordinate services and activities of maintenance contractors and service providers for IDC facilities operations, maintenance, design and construction.
• Manage projects and administration of consultants and contractors providing building repair and capital improvements.
• Conduct inspections, surveys and develop recommendations and specifications to improve or modify mechanical plants and buildings toward operational integrity and energy efficiency.
• Interface with building management systems and other automated tools and applications to ensure operational efficiencies.
• Maintain vendor relationships to perform building repair and maintenance.
• Provide on-call emergency response as appropriate to rotational schedule.
• Interface with Sales and Project Management professionals as appropriate.
• Assume facilities Manager’s duties during his/her absence.
• Provide oversight and administration of assigned projects including direction of project teams and contractors.
• Lifting of Csquare and/or customer equipment up to 50 lbs or more where applicable.
• Manage contractors, projects, and maintenance activities pertaining to all mechanical infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Evaluate data from building systems to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Perform daily inspections and documentation of all infrastructure components per SOPs.
• Develop standard and emergency operating procedures and prepare work-scope and technical documentation as required.
• Establish cost estimates and participate in procurement processes in support of operations and pricing activities.
• Develop project budgets and track for efficient use of resources.
• Design and maintain all space to optimize hot/cold aisle configuration.
• Support the Facility Manager in evaluating space and capacity requests.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong communication

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

ALC

SAP

CAFM

CMMS

BMS

ERP

Job description

Csquare is seeking a Lead Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) to plan, maintain, and document operations for mission-critical infrastructure. You will mentor junior staff and oversee contractor activity to ensure high uptime and fiscal responsibility.

The role requires extensive HVAC, plumbing and building systems knowledge, with hands-on leadership in project management, compliance, and space optimization within a data center environment.