Mechanical Operations Engineer

EdgeConneX; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EdgeConneX is seeking a Mechanical Operations Engineer for our Atlanta, GA data center. You will be on-site daily, supporting the site team with mechanical infrastructure management and operations across CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification/dehumidification, RTUs, and power distribution equipment.

You will identify issues via RCA, coordinate maintenance activities, and produce system analyses. Strong English communication and experience in hyperscale or mission-critical environments are

Qualifications

• 3+ years in data center mechanical infrastructure (CRAH/CRAC/chillers)
• Experience with high-demand 24x7 operations
• English communication skills (written & verbal)
• Ability to read single-line diagrams and engineering plans
• Experience with RCA and remediation processes

Responsibilities

• Oversee critical infrastructure and building mechanical systems
• Operate CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification and de-humidification systems
• Support MV switchboards, transformers, generators, UPS, PDUs, and related equipment
• Identify and resolve issues through RCA and remediation
• Coordinate maintenance, corrective activities and customer requests
• Produce system analyses and reports; ensure accurate tickets and communications
• Supervise on-site subcontractors and support regional team for reporting

Skills

Critical infra knowledge

MOP/EOP/SOP

Strong communication

Team coordination

Job description

Title: Mechanical Operations Engineer (Data Center)

The Mechanical 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 mechanical systems
• Operate critical infrastructure, including CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification systems, de-humidification systems, RTUs, CDUs, and water purification systems
• Additional critical infrastructure supported include MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs
• 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 CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification systems, de-humidification systems, RTUs, CDUs, and water purification systems
• 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 mechanical infrastructure – CRAH, CRAC, chillers, etc.
• Foundation in operating data center electrical equipment, i.e. transformers, generators, UPS, 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