Electrical Operations Engineer - Data Center (New Albany, Ohio)

EdgeConneX; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking an Electrical Operations Engineer to support the Atlanta data center site, reporting to the Site Chief Engineer. The role requires onsite daily and a focus on critical electrical infrastructure, including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience with data center electrical systems, mechanical equipment knowledge (CRAH/CRAC/chillers), and comfort working in a 24x7 environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing data center electrical infrastructure transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Foundation in operating data center mechanical equipment such as CRAH, CRAC, chillers, etc.
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a high-demanding 24x7 environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of critical infrastructure and building electrical systems.
• Operate critical infrastructure including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs.
• Oversee maintenance, corrective activities, and customer requests.
• Perform system analysis and reporting; update tickets and communications.
• Execute MOPs and supervise on-site subcontractors.

Skills

Critical infrastructure knowledge

Team coordination

Reading diagrams

MOP/EOP/SOP

Attention to detail

Project prioritization

Job description

Title: Electrical Operations Engineer (Data Center)

The Electrical Operations Engineer will support the local site team on multiple daily (technical) duties in the data center. This position reports to the Site Chief Engineer and will be dedicated to the Atlanta, Georgia campus. The expectation is to be onsite daily.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of critical infrastructure and building electrical systems
• Operate critical infrastructure, including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs
• Additional critical infrastructure supported include CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification systems, de-humidification systems, RTUs, CDUs, and water purification systems
• Identify and resolve issues through RCA and remediation processes
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and corrective activities
• Coordinate and oversee customer requests
• Perform system analysis and reporting
• Complete self-performing PM/CM activities in accordance with ECX standards
• Execute MOPs
• Supervise on-site subcontractors
• Support the regional team as required in support of customer reporting and QBRs
• Ensure consistent and accurate updates to tickets, work orders, and associated communications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communications, both written and verbal, in leading teams and coordinating with peers and other disciplines on driving projects/issues to closure
• Detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure, including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs
• Ability to read and assess single line diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans
• Extensive experience carrying out MOP/EOP/SOP
• Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables
• Superb ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities
• Superb ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance/input from peers
• Strong and effective team player in working with various disciplines and peer groups; can cover all gamut of tasks required to ‘getting a job done’
• Strong attention to detail

Experience/Education

• 3+ years of experience managing data center electrical infrastructure transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs
• Foundation in operating data center mechanical equipment, i.e. CRAH, CRAC, chillers, etc.
• Strong, demonstrated interest in mission-critical infrastructure and AI technology
• Understanding and experience/comfort in a high-demanding 24x7 environment
• Strong command of English, both written and verbal skills

Candidates with experience in hyperscale Data Center or Construction industry environments are strongly encouraged to apply