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Reno, Nevada, United States
Onsite
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
** updated days/shift and overarching duties effective 6.16.26 repost
Site Operations Department
The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift.
This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations. Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance.
Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. This is a team that does most of the actual work versus calling upon vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Lead 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.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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!
