Job Title: Data Center Facilities Engineer Location: Elk Grove Village, IL – Hybrid Duration: 5+ Months Note: Preference for a resource located close to Elk Grove Village, IL as presence will be required onsite at our colocation facility on a regular basis (not 5 days per week though). Nlyte and ServiceNow experience. General Purpose of Job
The Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer will be responsible for Data Center Engineering within client’s Data Centers and colocation facilities, including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting. Provide onsite and remote support for core infrastructure devices (network, security, compute, storage, etc.).
Provide administrative support via our DCIM tool (Nlyte) for documenting all Move/Add/Change/Decommission (MACD) work performed across all data centers and colocation facilities.
Comply with colocation shipment rules by creating inbound and outbound tickets for equipment as necessary.
Partner with our vendors to perform installations. In our corporate owned data centers, operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems as needed - such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
Work in partnership with the Facilities team to ensure the highest levels of operation for critical data center infrastructure is always maintained.
Create and update reporting and metrics as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Oversees specialized preventative and corrective maintenance on-site to critical facility components and/or systems.
Engages vendors to perform moderately difficult repairs, maintenance, and installations and on-site inspections to critical facility systems.
Supervises the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and resolves alarms for specialized issues requiring considerable judgement and implications to resolve; follows guidelines on standard procedures and makes recommendations for solutioning.
Operates and maintains plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systems.
Implements energy efficiency measures.
Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions
Coordinates and directs vendors on skilled tasks to ensure that maintenance activities are carried out per standards and requirements.
Assists with the creation and submission of scripts for maintenance.
Tracks and implements the work approval process for service providers for critical maintenance (including briefing at the start of work, control of work during the day workday/shift, final review of the work carried out).
In cooperation with the vendors, changes/updates technical files for plants and equipment ensuring files and builds are up to date.
Identifies Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and makes recommendations for solutions.
Responds to all on-site incidents, including failures, significant problems, and delays.
Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and make recommendations for solutions.
Supports the on-site staff during incidents.
Additional Position Responsibilities
Carries out duties in compliance with all state and federal regulations and guidelines. Complies with all company and site policies and procedures.
Remains current in profession and industry trends.
Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by: Making suggestions for improvement, Learning new skills, procedures, and processes.
Performs other duties as required.
Education and Experience
2-4 years of Data Center Engineering experience required.
2 years of experience at Apprenticeship/Technician level in Mechanical/Heating, HVAC, and/or Electrical Engineering (preferred).
Experience in a data center, hospital, power plant, or similar mission critical environment.
Experience in electrical equipment inspection, troubleshooting/repair, and acceptance testing.
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment (i.e., Medium/Low Voltage Feeders, Transformers, Switchgear, Relay Protection, Generators, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, VFDs, Relay Protection, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units).
Ability to communicate effectively with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on systems.
Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $38.33/hr.
