Lead, Critical Facilities Engineer, NA - Technical Writer /MOPs

Vantage Data Centers

$90K — $120K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8-10 years of hands-on experience in industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of operating, maintaining, and testing critical electrical distribution systems and HVAC systems.
  • Proficiency in reading commercial building blueprints and understanding electrical schematics.
  • Technical writing skills to create and modify MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for critical facilities equipment.
  • Experience in the electrical or mechanical field with emphasis on technical skills and training.
  • Reliable transportation for shift reporting and emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work efforts for seamless operations across shifts.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for on-shift Critical Facilities Engineers.
  • Assign tasks to on-shift engineers and oversee project completions.
  • Support and review critical work procedures and processes.
  • Respond to emergencies and ensure a safe work environment.
  • Manage ongoing projects and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Interact frequently with team members and external vendors.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including retirement plans and paid leave.
  • Recognition and training programs for professional development.
  • The opportunity to contribute to community initiatives through company efforts and values.
  • Above market total compensation package emphasizing team support and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

We are looking for aLead Critical Facilities Engineer who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry. This Lead role will work at one of our data center campuses; this is not a remote role.

This position will be based on-site in our new data center campus in Reno, NV. This specific Lead role will be titled a Lead, Critical Facilities Engineer working Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This role is hourly and will be eligible for annual bonus target.

This specific Lead role will focus solely on technical writing for CMOPS/MOPS plus other duties as assigned. This role will mainly focus on construction as it turns over to site operations and have the smooth transition. One must be highly collaborative, very detailed oriented and an effective communicator. The ideal /highly desired candidate will need to have proven experience authoring, editing and execution/education of MOPs.

The successful candidate for this role will lead and work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to insure uninterrupted service for our customers.

If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems. If you know the importance of getting it right the first time and not disrupting mission critical data centers. If you enjoy delighting customers with superior service and you have the desire and ability to do so, then please read on!

Essential Job Functions

  • Coordination of work efforts/task to ensure seamless operations on shift and between all shifts
  • Primary escalation point for on shift CFE's
  • Assign tasking to on shift CFE's
  • Responsible for driving high level task/projects to completion
  • Support, creation, and review of MOP/SOP/EOP's for critical work effort evolutions
  • Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
  • Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects
  • Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment
  • Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment
  • Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management


Duties

  • Operate, perform maintenance and service repairs on critical Data Center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls, Chillers, CRAH, ETC)
  • Develop reliability reports to ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained with 100% uptime
  • Coordinate, and oversee all maintenance vendors to ensure personnel safety, protect the Facility's critical equipment, and maintain power to the critical load
  • Create required MOPs (Method of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance to them


Job Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years, 10+ years preferred, of "hands on" experience with the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities to include; emergency generators (Generators, Fuel Delivery systems and Parallel Switchgear), electrical distribution (MV/LV switchgear and associated controls), critical and essential PDUs, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, air handling units, computer grade cooling systems, and building monitoring/control systems
  • Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment
  • Ability to read commercial building blueprints and understand electrical single lines and schematics
  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures related to mechanical & electrical systems needed to run data centers
  • Technical Writing skills and experience; as well as creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOP's for critical facilities equipment, to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements
  • Work experience in the electrical or mechanical field is highly desired. Strong emphasis on technical skills/training, with intent to obtain license within a reasonable time
  • May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialty, such as UPS maintenance
  • Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
  • Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes
  • Potential employees must complete a background check successfully


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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!

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