EdgeConneX · 15 hours ago
Lead Data Center (Mechanical) Operations Engineer - Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEdgeConneX is a dynamic company focused on providing data center solutions to key businesses. The Lead Mechanical Operations Engineer will support and lead the local data center site team on advanced mechanical engineering duties, ensuring the effective operation of critical infrastructure and systems.
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Responsibilities
Provide oversight of critical infrastructure and building mechanical systems
Operate critical infrastructure to include CRAH’s, CRAC’s, Chillers, Humidification Systems, De-humidification Systems, RTU’s, CDU’s, and Water Purification Systems
Issue identification and resolution through RCA and remediation processes
Coordination and oversite of maintenance and corrective activities
Coordination and oversite of customer requests
System analysis and reporting
Completion of self-performing PM/CM activities in accordance with ECX standards
Development and execution of MOP’s
Supervise on-site subcontractors
Support the regional team as required in support of customer reporting and QBRs
Ensure consistent and accurate updates to tickets, WO’s, and associated communications
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing data center mechanical infrastructure
3+ years of experience managing a team of service technicians focused in mechanical infrastructure, serving as an escalation point and mentor on the most difficult issues onsite
Detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure - to include CRAH's, CRAC's, Chillers, Humidification Systems, De-humidification Systems, RTU's, CDU's, and Water Purification Systems
Ability to read and assess single line diagrams, technical manuals and engineering plans
Extensive experience carrying out MOP/EOP/SOP
Strong communications, both written and verbal, coordinating with local and regional team
Commitment to organizational excellence and constant awareness to seek opportunities to improve processes/quality of deliverables
Ability to prioritize and manage a breadth of responsibilities
Ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance/input from team
Strong and effective team player working with various disciplines and peer groups; can cover all gamut of tasks required to ‘getting a job done'
Strong attention to detail
Strong, demonstrated interest in data center technology with a passion for continued learning
Strong knowledge and experience in supporting a fast-paced, demanding environment
Preferred
Any experience working in pre-deployment phases of a data center, i.e. pre-construction or construction environments would make a candidate stand out
Candidates possessing direct experience in leading mechanical engineering efforts at a hyperscale data center facility are highly encouraged to apply
Benefits
Competitive benefits package
Company
EdgeConneX
EdgeConneX provides innovative edge infrastructure solutions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.13BKey Investors
Sixth StreetTrue VenturesTDF Ventures
2024-09-24Secondary Market
2024-04-11Debt Financing· $1.9B
2023-09-13Debt Financing· $403.8M
Leadership Team
Joe Harar
CFO
Edmund Wilson
COO
Recent News
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