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CloudHQ, LLC · 14 hours ago

CLOUDHQ - Mechanical Operations Director

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

CloudHQ is a provider of flexible and resilient data center solutions, anticipating significant growth in the coming years. The Mechanical Operations Director will lead technical operations across the company's data center portfolio, focusing on enhancing operational excellence and customer satisfaction through mechanical systems management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Data Center

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical operations strategy for chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, Fan Walls, CDUs, economizers, and airflow management across CloudHQ facilities

Own mechanical system performance standards, preventive maintenance strategies, and lifecycle asset plans

Ability to review Construction Documents and project specifications to provide operations improvements input

Ability to review Construction Administration activities for on-going or day two projects for CloudHQ standards adherence and industry best practice

Define and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce energy use, improve PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness), and increase mechanical system resiliency

Monitor commissioning, retro-commissioning, and re-commissioning activities for retrofit projects

Promote team involvement in Factory Witness Tests and other construction/development activities as needed

Serve as first escalation for complex mechanical incidents; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions to restore and harden site performance

Maintain on-call rotation and rapid response playbooks for critical incidents

Develop and maintain CloudHQ mechanical standards, specifications, and O&M procedures for consistent operations across sites

Understand CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), energy modeling, BMS (Building Management System) analytics to diagnose issues, validate design changes, and optimize controls and sequences

Champion data-driven monitoring and trending to detect performance drift and optimize operations

Develop and review MOP/SOP/EOP and provide contingency plans where required

Act as CloudHQ’s technical representative in client operations reviews and technical walk-downs

Support customer success providing operational insight, lifecycle cost modeling, and reliability

Advise on vendor selection, service contracts, and spare-parts strategies to align with operational goals

Oversee the mechanical department budget processes and lead financial planning and analysis while driving cost-saving initiatives that will result in operational efficiency and profitability

Mentor operations managers, mechanical technicians, and facilities lead; develop training, checklists, and knowledge base content

Issue operational guidance and best practices and expand internal learning processes

Qualification

Mechanical operations leadershipChilled-water systems expertiseBMS/controls experienceIncident response leadershipEnergy modelingCFD knowledgeASHRAE Data Center guidanceClient engagementTeam leadershipMentorship

Required

A High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in mission-critical, data center operations, commissioning, or design

Experienced leader of mission critical staff

Deep, proven expertise with chilled-water systems, economizers, CRAH/CRAC equipment, liquid cooling, pumps, and airflow management

Hands-on experience with BMS/controls, energy modeling, and CFD for operations use cases

Strong familiarity with ASHRAE Data Center guidance, applicable codes, and environmental regulations

Proven success leading operational teams and programs

Experience negotiating service contracts and managing vendor performance for mechanical systems

Track record of leading incident response, root-cause analysis, and lifecycle performance programs

Exceptional verbal and written communication, with demonstrated client-facing and team leadership experience

Responsible attitude with strong work ethic; leading by example in attendance, attitude and technical work product

Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field

Professional Data Center mechanical engineering experience highly preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability)

401(k) with match

12 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Development opportunities

Company

CloudHQ, LLC

CloudHQ designs, builds and operates mission critical data centers, delivered through a tailored, customer service focused platform designed to foster long-term relationships.

Founded in 2016

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

201-500 employees