JOB TITLEChief EngineerDEPARTMENTOperationsLOCATIONPhoenix, AZWORK ARRANGEMENTOn-SiteTRAVEL REQUIREMENTSUp to 10%SALARY RANGE$175,000 - $210,000Role SummaryWe're looking for an exceptional leader to help fuel the expansion of our cutting-edge data center infrastructure. As a fast-moving, trailblazing organization, we deliver sustainable, reliable solutions that help our clients scale high-performance, high-density workloads, giving you direct exposure to some of the most advanced cooling and electrical systems on the market today.
As a foundational member of our Critical Facilities Maintenance (CFM) team, you'll serve as a senior technical leader guiding the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical data center systems, with a strong focus on electrical power delivery and cooling infrastructure. This role is accountable for 24/7 reliability and customer uptime - you'll supervise and mentor a team of 10+ engineers, lead hands-on training, and drive major capital projects alongside construction, engineering, and controls teams.
At the Senior level, this role expands into regional leadership, directing cross-site initiatives, building training programs, and driving innovation in maintenance and reliability as the business scales across multiple facilities.
What You Will Do Leadership & Team Development- Lead engineering teams across multiple sites or large-scale projects, setting priorities and allocating resources.
- Mentor and train Chief Engineers and senior technicians, providing coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all sites.
Operations & Reliability- Ensure consistent maintenance, operation, and reliability across multiple data center sites and critical infrastructure systems.
- Oversee daily operations of the CFM team, ensuring readiness for maintenance, repair, and emergency response.
- Manage uptime, efficiency, and sustainability metrics, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations.
- Ensure 24/7 reliability of key systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, air handlers, and fire/life safety systems.
- Guide teams through incident management and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions and long-term improvements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration- Work closely with construction, design engineering, commissioning, controls, logistics, operations, security, and senior leadership.
- Represent the CFM function in cross-functional initiatives, balancing diverse priorities and aligning goals across teams.
- Lead initiatives involving stakeholders outside your direct organization, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Training & Standardization- Develop and implement structured training programs for CFM teams across the region to enhance technical expertise.
- Standardize technical practices, preventive maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and compliance processes across facilities.
- Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring for complex troubleshooting, technical tasks, and preventive maintenance.
Strategic Initiatives & Continuous Improvement- Lead regional initiatives, campus-wide projects, infrastructure upgrades, and commissioning activities with broad business impact.
- Take ownership of ambiguous initiatives, creating clarity, structure, and measurable deliverables.
- Drive adoption of new systems, sustainability practices, and efficiency measures that improve operational performance.
- Track and report on uptime, maintenance compliance, and safety metrics, ensuring alignment with 5C's operational standards and policies.
What You Bring - Technical training or degree (military or trade school) in a relevant field such as electrical or mechanical engineering.
- 8+ years of hands-on electrical or mechanical experience.
- 8+ years of mission critical facilities maintenance experience (data centers, power generation, hospitals, etc).
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple facilities or large-scale projects.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.
