Data Center Chief Engineer
Job Description
Data Center Chief Engineer Career Opportunity
The Data Center Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall performance, operation, and maintenance of all critical infrastructure systems supporting the data center. This role ensures continuous uptime, optimal energy efficiency, and compliance with safety and industry standards. The Chief Engineer leads the technical team in managing power, cooling, mechanical, and electrical systems while driving innovation and operational excellence.
Data Center Chief Engineer Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance:
- Oversee daily operations of critical systems including HVAC, UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and fire suppression systems.
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure peak efficiency and high availability.
- Manage vendor contracts, commissioning, testing, and maintenance schedules for all mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
- Work directly with Director of Data Center Operations and Director of Infrastructure in overall design and operations of Data Center
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians to maintain 24x7x365 operational excellence.
- Provide training and development to enhance team technical competencies.
- Collaborate with IT operations, network, and facility teams to coordinate maintenance without impacting services.
- Develop long-term strategies for capacity planning, system upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements.
- Oversee infrastructure commissioning for new data center builds or expansions.
- Evaluate new technologies for improving reliability, automation, and sustainability.
- Ensure all operations comply with applicable codes (NEC, ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA, etc.) and corporate standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and root cause analyses for incidents or failures.
- Maintain detailed documentation and reporting for audits, SLAs, and KPIs.
Data Center Chief Engineer Required Skills and Qualifications
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Facilities Engineering and/or Computer Science related studies (Master's preferred).
- 10+ years of experience in data center operations or mission-critical environments, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Deep knowledge of high-availability power and cooling systems, electrical distribution, and automation controls.
- Experience with BMS/DCIM systems, load management, and energy analytics is a plus.
- Familiarity with Tier standards (Uptime Institute) and ISO/ITIL processes.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects under pressure with high attention to detail.
- Excellent cross-team collaboration and vendor management abilities.
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Job Requirements
Data Center, HVAC, UPS, Electrical, Generators, Switchgear, PDUs, Fire Suppression Systems, SaaS, AI/ML, GPU
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Rick Mewborn
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