Job Description
Lead Electrical Critical Facilities Engineer - Chantilly, VA
This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission-critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations and government facilities supporting Enterprise Clients, Colocation Providers and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.
We are looking for an experienced Lead Electrical Data Center Facilities Engineer to support a critical data center. The Electrical Lead will be responsible for managing the operation and maintenance of the electrical portion of the critical facility in accordance with company's policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation. The Lead Electrical Critical Facilities Engineer will assist in leading the Electrical Technicians and help manage the local relationship with the customer.
Responsibilities:
Assist in managing both routine and emergency service on a variety of state-of-the-art critical systems such as: medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, fire suppression, security and BMS systems as it relates to electrical power systems, etc
Troubleshoot and run diagnostics, conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on critical facilities equipment within the Data Center as specified and on schedule
Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work is performed according to established practices and procedures
Assist with the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure, develops project plans and conducts briefings and updates the Critical Facilities Manager
Manage local client relationship and act as the point of contact for the company at this site
Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
Create, utilize and administer MOPs and SOPs for all work on critical facilities / data center facility equipment
Schedule work activities, within specified change control / management protocol
Maintain a constant state of readiness in support of the mission goal of 99.999% uptime
Assist with CMMS database management
Qualifications:
5 to 10+ years of data center / critical facility operations and maintenance experience
Solid Understanding of Critical Power, Electrical Power Systems and Equipment - UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDU's, DC Power Systems, and building monitoring / control systems – BAS / BMS
Experience supervising or managing a technical staff (Critical facilities technicians)
Certifications / training in Electrical Designations
Experience working with Electrical Trades a plus
Previous experience interfacing and supporting Customers
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Previous experience in the Military / Military Veterans a huge plus! Experience with Electrical / Mechanical: Navy nukes - EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.
Experience working with various computer systems and applications, CMMS Inventory tracking
Submittal Instructions:
Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to:
After applying, if you have further questions, you may call and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at,
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Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan
EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V
Pkaza LLC is a third-party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate
Full-time