Lead Critical Engineering Technician
SDC Technology Services, L.L.C., United States
Job Description
The Lead Critical Engineering Technician conducts extensive hand-on operations and maintenance work in a critical facility environment. As well as leading maintenance evolutions with junior technicians executing MOPs in accordance with company policy and procedure. Work includes installation, repair, and maintenance of critical and non-critical electrical, mechanical, and plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. Monitors operations and conducts a routine and on-going assessment of the building systems operations and performance. Performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment. Work requires strong formal conduct of operations skills, technical expertise, personal accountability, and flawless execution of work activities, and safety standards commensurate with a high-risk critical environment and associated expectations for exceptional customer satisfaction and confidence.
At Stream, we realize our success begins and ends with our people. As a result, we work hard to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. These high-caliber professionals ensure Stream Data Centers maintains 100% uptime while coming together to create a distinct culture which is best summarized by our firm’s values: Nice. Smart. Honest. Passionate.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of safety requirements within the work environment. (OSHA, NEC)
- Strong knowledge of UPS Systems and design.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and their operations.
- Understanding of critical infrastructure and their redundancies (N, N+1, 2N, Tier levels, and failover systems)
- Knowledge of escalation procedures in a critical environment, and the ability to effectively communicate critical issues.
- The ability to determine RCCA in a critical environment.
- Understanding of CMMS, BMS, DCIM, and EPMS.
- Strong Understanding of the power and cooling requirements for critical IT loads, and the ability to effectively determine the requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio), Adobe.
- Knowledge of blueprints, and schematics.
- Ability to oversee Engineering and vendor work.
- Knowledge of Life Safety Systems and their functions in a critical environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to schedule and coordinate engineering and vendor work in a critical environment.
- Proficient writing skills, with the ability to create detailed MOP’s, EOP’s, and SOP’s.
- Knowledge of Security procedures in a critical environment.
- Perform hands on repairs to basic HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
- Basic knowledge in network protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, HTPPS, DNS, Modbus and Bacnet)
- Ability to lift 50lbs overhead.
- Ability to work in cramped or elevated locations adhering to all health and safety guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
At the direction of the Critical Facilities Manager, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment, which may include the following: mechanical (including, but not limited to, HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing) electrical (including, but not limited to, UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switchgear), cabling (including, but not limited to, data and voice, broad band), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV). Other responsibilities include, the operation and maintenance of non-critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, hot water systems. The LCET also, monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment. The LCET will also be responsible for writing Method of Procedures, Emergency Operating Procedures, and execution of those procedures. The LCET will also assist the CFM with training and mentoring CETs.
Responsibilities
- Perform all work in strict accordance with Stream Data Centers critical operating procedures, standard operating procedures, and maintenance work instructions.
- Read blueprints, schematics, and effectively resolve equipment issues.
- Participates in all work efforts (including 3rd party contractors) for the safe and compliant operation, maintenance (corrective and preventive), and modification of critical equipment.
- Disables and enables fire alarm control panels and systems.
- Hands on rep