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Prime Data Centers

Chief, Critical Facilities (SMF)

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What they do

A Facilities Engineering Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of assigned engineering support activities. Provides direct supervision for staff under HVAC, Electrical, Controls, Plumbing and General Maintenance. Ensures the successful delivery of engineering projects and services.

$171,606 / year median in California

+6% projected growth

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Chief, Critical Facilities (SMF) Prime Data Centers - 3.0 North Highlands, CA Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications First Aid Certification Full Job Description About Prime Data Centers Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership. About the role The Chief, Critical Facilities Engineer (CE) will be an individual contributor and leadership position responsible for all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment of stand-by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS's, PDU's, AHU's, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD's, building automation systems and other related equipment. Planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues will also be part of the duties of the role along with being the expert technical resource and interacting with onsite operations team and third-party vendors. The CE will involve working independently as well as collaboration with external support with engineering, automation, processing, and finance teams in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating and delivering on key milestones, obtaining and tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities. What you'll do Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center. Operate independently with limited direct management. Act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within the data center, escalating to the Critical Facility Manager as needed. Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures. Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever-level events within internal SLA. Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams. Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees. Communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience Qualifications Required Technical college degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree Four or more years of data center experience or equivalent experience CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment. Preferred Six or more years of related experience in Data Centers or similar environment (i.e., critical facilities, military etc.) Two or more years' experience leading or managing teams Knowledge, Skills a nd
Abilities:
Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation, commissioning, and operations. Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes Expert knowledge of
NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA
25 and compliance issues Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations) Experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems Strong supervisor skills Excellent communication skills, both written and oral Extensive hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including 480V Electrical Distribution Systems Chilled/Condenser Water Pump CRACs / CRAHs / DSE Diesel Generators Domestic Water systems, including Backflow Prevention devices
EPMS / BMS
Systems Fuel/Oil systems, Fuel/Oil Day tanks and Fuel/Oil Storage Tanks HVAC equipment Knowledge of NFPA 25, sprinkler and dry-stand pipe systems, including Emergency Fire Pump where applicable Medium Voltage Switchgear PLC and relay logic controls
STS / ATS UPS
Systems / Types VFD Drives VRLA / Li-Ion Batteries and Monitoring Systems Water Treatment Systems Well/Vault or Sump Pumps Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Ability to train the electrical and mechanical teams on the systems and the procedures Ability to conduct power & fire system capacity, safety and code compliance assessments Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven, team environment Ability to logically analyze and solve problems Ability to multi-task multiple projects Detailed oriented
Physical Requirements:
All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations Walk job sites in uneven terrain Work at heights and from ladders Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects Push or pull heavy objects into position Work in a noisy environment Work at depths, such as under raised floors Benefits Competitive salary range and performance bonus program Dollar-for-dollar 401k match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. #LI-Onsite

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Sick Leave
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Bonuses/Stipends