Manager, Chief Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Manager, Chief Engineer to ensure the uninterrupted operation of its New Albany, OH data center. This leadership role demands oversight of maintenance processes, team management, and scheduling to maintain high-performance standards.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in mission-critical facilities, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with teams and clients. This position offers comprehensive company benefits and requires a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on maintenance or repair experience in mission-critical environments.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in maintenance departments.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 operation of critical facility equipment.
• Lead and manage maintenance teams; ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and maintenance schedules.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical writing skills

Customer service

Project management

Job description

Position Overview

This position is onsite at one of our data centers in New Albany, OH.

The Manager, Chief Engineer will be responsible for the continued and uninterrupted operation of raised floor 24-7-365 in a large Tier III data center campus, including all equipment and spaces up to the PDU at the customer level. They will manage scheduled and corrective maintenance, system repairs, testing, equipment commissioning, and all critical facility startup and continuing operations.

The Manager will lead a team of Senior Level Specialists (Electrical and Mechanical) and Facility Technicians, as well as contracted maintenance and repair teams. They will report directly to the Director of Operations and coordinate activities with the Director of Engineering.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and supervise the efficient 24/7/365 operation of facility equipment and systems.
• Strive toward zero downtime in operations by ensuring reliable system performance.
• Provide extensive customer service focus and interaction, evaluating all equipment and system operations and providing engineering analysis, recommendations for improvement and energy‑efficiency methods.
• Lead and manage all assigned personnel, including developing, conducting performance appraisals, training plans, counseling and mentoring.
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise quality assurance of maintenance and service repairs on all critical facility and building engineering systems, including electrical distribution, emergency diesel generators, UPS/battery backup systems, HVAC (chillers, CRACs, cooling towers, package units), BMS infrastructure, fire prevention and other electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved MOPs and Vantage’s Mission Critical Facility work rules.
• Administer and refine an effective preventative maintenance plan using the current CMMS program.
• Monitor and supervise subcontracted maintenance and repair projects, evaluating performance and recommending in‑house support when practical.
• Allocate work responsibilities among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods designed for low cost and efficient operation.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Coordinate development, implementation, and training of SOP/EOP/MOPs for equipment and systems across the campus, including documentation for new and unsupported equipment.
• Run the site industrial safety program, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage the site Lock‑out/Tag‑out program, strictly adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Prepare operating and repair budgets in coordination with Operations and Engineering Directors.
• Oversee purchasing of parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget and maintain adequate spares for expeditious repairs.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Conduct oversight of system testing and quality assurance documentation after major repairs or maintenance to ensure compliance with EPA, environmental guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Maintain and improve the site reliability program, identifying areas of concern that could develop into future problems.
• Develop and maintain the site training program for technicians and other staff on facility equipment and systems.
• Perform other services as necessary to maintain and operate all mission‑critical infrastructure in an approved manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum ten years of hands‑on maintenance, repair, installation, or commissioning experience in mission‑critical facilities (mechanical and/or electrical), including mission‑critical infrastructure, or related industrial/engineering experience.
• At least two years of leadership or management experience, proven in project management, meeting deadlines, directing a maintenance department, and managing and developing staff in mission‑critical environments.
• Complete understanding and working knowledge of 2N Data Center/Critical Facility infrastructure, systems, operations, maintenance, and emergency responses.
• Strong technical writing skills, with experience creating, coordinating, updating, and modifying MOP/EOP/SOPs for critical facilities equipment.
• Excellent customer service experience and the ability to engage customers at the site to explain infrastructure or engineering concepts, improvement methods, or emergency procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain constant interaction with supervisors, managers, and technicians to stay aware of critical facility activities.
• Experience developing budgets, future plans, capital investments, and repair projects with management, and coordinating financial requests up to the CEO level while keeping subordinates within budget.
• Must be open to long hours, weekend rotating shifts, and calls during hours away from plant (24/7).
• Potential managers must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.
• Travel is expected to be minimal, up to 5% for training.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk, and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many other voluntary benefits.
• Compensation for the role will depend on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside the range shown.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.