Lead Mechanical Engineer

The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center Inc; Holyoke, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center Inc seeks a Senior BMS/BAS Analyst to monitor and maintain the building's management and automation systems, including the HVAC system and Chiller Plant, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.

The role involves troubleshooting, routine inspections, and documenting maintenance by manufacturers’ service technicians, in a small, collaborative team. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical or trade school.
• Five years’ experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, control sequences and understand codes & regulations.
• Supervisory experience with mechanical contractors.
• Familiar with building management systems in facilities of similar size and scope.
• Familiar with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and associated software programs.
• Familiar with IT related to data center operations, including networking and cabling.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor building management and automation systems.
• Coordinate with vendors for preventive maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Maintain records for mechanical work performed in the building.
• Schedule and manage work orders and repairs; schedule preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and test mechanical equipment; replace faulty parts and re-test.
• Install and calibrate low-voltage electric control systems for HVAC/R equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Empathy & inclusivity

Education

Technical or trade school graduate

Tools

EcoStruxure

Desigo

Tracer

Metasys

Job description

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Senior BMS/BAS Analyst is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the building’s management and automation systems, including the building's HVAC systems and Chiller Plant, to ensure optimal performance and efficiency. Responsibilities include troubleshooting issues, performing routine visual inspections, and documenting and supervising maintenance by manufacturers’ service technicians.

The MGHPC operates with a small staff, and as such, working as part of a team is essential to this position. The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Excellent communication skills to convey ideas clearly and listen actively to others.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with teammates, leveraging diverse strengths to achieve common goals.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and contribute positively to team dynamics.
• Is reliable, accountable, and committed to fulfilling team responsibilities.
• Shows empathy, respect, and support towards colleagues, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with one or more of the following Building Management and Automation systems.
  • EcoStruxure
  • Desigo
  • Tracer
  • Metasys
• Ensure the proper operation of mechanical building equipment, systems.
• Recommend necessary parts and supplies for maintenance work and spares inventory
• Maintain records for mechanical work performed within the building
• Coordinate with vendors to maintain HVAC equipment on an ongoing basis as part of the facility’s preventive maintenance program
• Monitor and maintain building management and data acquisition systems
• Maintain sequence of operations (SOO) and preventative maintenance procedures for all building mechanical equipment
• Participate in the following:
  • Planning and managing construction activities.
  • Participates in scheduling of work orders and repairs
  • Scheduling preventive maintenance for mechanical building equipment
• Conduct necessary troubleshooting and testing of mechanical equipment to determine malfunctions or causes of breakdown; remove and replace faulty parts, sub-assemblies and major components; re-test repaired equipment and make adjustments for proper operation
• Install, repair, adjust, service and maintain low voltage electric control systems used for building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems and equipment, including calibration of related instruments, gauges and control components
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Education and/or Experience):

• Graduate of a technical or trade school
• Five years’ experience within the past ten years carrying out mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, control sequences and have a clear understanding of codes and regulations
• Have supervisory experience with mechanical contractors
• Be familiar with building management systems in a facility of similar size and scope
• Be familiar with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and associated software programs
• Be familiar with information technologies as they relate to data center operations, including networking, cabling and equipment best practices.
• A willingness to participate in an on-call program sharing responsibilities, including days, evenings, and nights as well as weekends and holidays as required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:(Preferred)

• Electrical and/or HVAC License

Working Conditions and/or Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.