Chief Electrical Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)

Serverfarm

$139K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read one-line diagrams and OEM documentation
  • Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • Preferred: Industry or OEM certifications
  • Preferred: Experience with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS platforms

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
  • Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
  • Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions
  • Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance
  • Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities
  • Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
  • Mentor junior technicians and new hires

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • 401k
  • Full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
Full Job Description
THIS ROLE WILL SIT IN CLARKSVILLE, AR (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE)

Key Accountabilities

  • Operations Leadership & Monitoring


  • Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
  • Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
  • Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions
  • Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance
  • Lead shift turnovers and status communications


  • Electrical & Mechanical Systems Execution


  • Operate and maintain UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs
  • Operate and support chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
  • Execute system switching, load transfers, and isolations per approved procedures
  • Identify system deficiencies and single points of failure


  • Maintenance & Change Management


  • Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities
  • Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
  • Participate in change management and risk assessments
  • Oversee vendor activities and verify post-maintenance restoration
  • Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
  • Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
  • Contribute to procedures and technical documentation
  • Training, Mentorship & Development
  • Mentor junior technicians and new hires
  • Support qualification programs and skill assessments


  • Safety, Compliance & Risk Management


  • Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
  • Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis


  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
  • Contribute to procedures and technical documentation


  • Training, Mentorship & Development


  • Mentor junior technicians and new hires
  • Support qualification programs and skill assessments


Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations
  • Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read one-line diagrams and OEM documentation


Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in technical field
  • Industry or OEM certifications
  • Experience with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS platforms
  • Prior leadership or acting-lead experience


Core Competencies

  • Safety and risk management mindset
  • Strong technical judgment and leadership presence
  • Clear communication and accountability
  • Continuous improvement mindset


$67 - $77 an hour

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company's goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

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