Data Center Mechanical Lead / HVAC

Csquare; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Csquare Leads Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) in Ohio, overseeing planning, maintenance, and documentation of critical infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and efficiency. This role provides mentorship to junior staff and ensures effective oversight of contractors and budgets.

The position requires strong HVAC and utility systems knowledge, project leadership, and proficiency with CMMS/BMS/ERP tools, while coordinating with sales and project teams to deliver reliable data center services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, DX systems and building management.
• Experience with CMMS/BMS/ERP tools and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and project management skills.
• Familiarity with local regulatory codes and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 on-call emergency support to maintain uptime of facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with customers and support staff to troubleshoot root causes.
• Conduct rounds and inspections to ensure site integrity and safety.
• Manage contractors and capital projects for building repairs and improvements.
• Develop work statements, MOPs, and documentation for ongoing operations.
• Interface with BAS and automated tools to optimize operational efficiency.
• Oversee vendor relationships and procurement for maintenance services.
• Mentor junior staff and assume facilities manager duties as needed.
• Prepare budgets and track spend for resources and projects.

Skills

HVAC systems

Troubleshooting

Project management

BMS/CMMS

Electrical knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

ALC

SAP

CAFM

Job description

The Csquare Lead Data Center Facilities- Mechanical is accountable for planning, maintenance, and documentation of operations and associated mission critical infrastructures toward the economy and maximum utilization of facilities, equipment, and contract resources. As a member of the Facilities Team, the Lead Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) will support mentoring practices of junior staff to ensure continuity of training and quality results. The Lead Data Center Facilities (Mechanical) ensures effective oversight of all contractor activity and maintains fiscal responsibility of projects and required maintenance practices.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide 24 x 7 on-call emergencyresponse&supportas necessarytomaintainthehighest levelofintegrity and availabilitytobuildingsystemsand mechanical infrastructure efficiency.
• Work directly with the customer and/or Csquare support staff to identify and troubleshoot as necessary to isolate the root cause of problems to include standing, bending and kneeling as needed to perform this task.
• Perform and execute necessaryroundssuch as Securityand/orfacilitiesroundsthroughouttheData center and aroundtheproperty as directedtoinsuretheintegrityofthesite.
• Maintaining mechanical infrastructurepermanufacturers’ recommendation and corporatespecifications.Coordinate services and activitiesofmaintenance contractorsandservice providers as appropriatetoIDC facilitiesoperations,maintenance, design andconstructionservices insupport ofcorporate andcustomerobjectives.
• Manage projects and administrationofprofessionalconsultantsand contractors providing building repair, and capital improvementservices.
• Conduct inspections,surveys and develop recommendations and specificationstoimprove, repairormodify mechanical plant and buildingsystemstowardthehighest operational integrity and energy efficiency & develop workstatementsandMOPs.
• Interfacewithbuilding managementsystemsandotherautomatedtoolsand applicationstoensure operationalefficiencies.
• Maintain appropriatevendorrelationshipstoperformthenecessary building repair and maintenance.
• Provide “on-call” emergencyresponseas appropriato torotational schedule.
• InterfacewithSales and Project Management professionals asappropriate.
• Assumethefacilities Manager’sdutiesduringhis/herabsence.
• Provides effective oversight, leadership and administrationofassigned projects which includes directionofproject teams andcontractors.
• Lifting of Csquare and/or customer equipment required up to and in excess of 50 lbs. Server lifts can be utilized where applicable.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.
• Managecontractors, projects, and maintenance activities pertainingtoallmechanical infrastructureequipmentandsystems.
• Evaluate Data from buildingsystems toensuresystemefficiencies andeffectiveness.
• Perform dailyinspectionsanddocumentationofallinfrastructurecomponentsas appropriatetoallstandard operatingprocedures.
• Develop standard and emergency operating procedures and prepare work-scopes, and technicaldocumentationasrequired.
• Establish cost estimates and participate in procurement processes insupport ofoperations and pricingactivities.
• Develop projectbudgetsand track for efficientuse ofresources.
• Design and maintainallspacetooptimizehot/coldaisleconfiguration
• SupporttheFacility Manager intheevaluationofspace and capacityrequests.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical fieldorequivalentexperience.
• StatePlumbingorA/CLicensedesired.
• Extensive operationalknowledgeofHVAC, plumbing, glycolsystems,DXsystems,CRAH/CRACunit,humidifiers, chillers, RTUs, chilled waterpumps,leakdetection, sumppumps, ductwork,VAVs,VFDs, coolingtowers,digital controls and BMS, andfiredetection andsuppression.
• Individualshould bea self-starterwithproblem solving skills and abletocarryoutresponsibilitieswithminimalsupervision.
• Strongcommunication (verbal and written) skills; experience in technical writing and customer-facingpresentations.
• Effective communication skillswiththeabilitytosuccessfully interactwithbothinternal and externalcustomers.
• Strongproject management,trouble-shootingand organizationalskills.
• Familiarityoflocal/national regulatorycodes,guidelines, and permitprocesses.
• Understandingofbudgetsand procurementprocesses.
• Competentuse ofComputerized Maintenance Tools (CMMS, BMS,ERP).
• Familiaritywith AutoCAD,MaximoandALC.
• Knowledgeof SAPandCAFM.

This employer will not sponsor visas for this position.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and more

Csquare 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.

Preferred

Team Player

Novice

Novice

Troubleshooting

Novice

HVAC Experience

Novice

Customer Support

Novice

Data Center

Novice

Communication

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

5 years:

experienceinmissioncriticalenvironments.

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