About this opportunity
Prime Data Centers Corporation lists this Chief, Critical Facilities (SMF) opportunity in madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
About the role
The Chief, Critical Facilities Engineer(CE)will be an individual contributor and leadership position responsible forall electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment of stand‑by diesel generators, switchgear, UPS’s, PDU’s, AHU’s, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFD’s, building automation systems and other related equipment. P lanned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues will also be part of the duties of the role along with being the expert technical resource and interacting with onsite operations teamand third‑party vendors.
The CE will involve working independently as well as collaboration with external support with engineering, automation, processing, and finance teams in both local and global settings. The CE will be tasked with creating anddelivering onkey milestones,obtainingand tracking quotes for all necessary costs, and documenting project results for future implementation at other facilities.
What you'll do
Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in a data center.
Operate independently with limited direct management.
Act as an escalation point for all facilities‑related issues within the data center, escalating to the Critical Facility Manager as needed.
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
Troubleshoot and report of facility and data sever‑level events within internal SLA.
Create and deploy new standard practices for Critical Operations Technicians, Chief Engineers, and vendor support teams.
Provide training and guidance to Critical Operations Technicians
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to by vendor and PDC employees.
Communicate complex technical information to a non‑technical audience
Qualifications
Required
Technical college degree or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
Four or more years of data center experience or equivalent experience
CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.
Preferred
Sixor more years of related experience in Data Centers or similarenvironment(i.e.,critical facilities, military etc.)
Two or more years’ experience leading or managing teams
Knowledge, Skills a nd Abilities:
Strong background in electrical and mechanical systems design review, layout, installation,commissioning,and operations.
Expert knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes
Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e.,lockout/tag out, arc flash protection,OSHA,and state regulations)
Experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Extensive hands‑on experience installing,maintaining,and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial mechanical & electrical systems including
480V Electrical Distribution Systems
CRACs / CRAHs / DSE
Domestic Water systems, including Backflow Prevention devices
EPMS / BMS Systems
Fuel/Oil systems, Fuel/Oil Day tanks and Fuel/Oil Storage Tanks
HVAC equipment
Knowledge of NFPA 25, sprinkler and dry‑stand pipe systems, including Emergency Fire Pump where applicable
Medium Voltage Switchgear
PLC and relay logic controls
STS / ATS
UPS Systems / Types
VFD Drives
VRLA / Li‑Ion Batteries and Monitoring Systems
Water Treatment Systems
Well/Vault or Sump Pumps
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to train the electrical and mechanical teams on the systems and the procedures
Ability to conduct power & fire system capacity,safetyand code compliance assessments
Ability tooperatein and promote a rigorous process‑driven, team environment
Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
Ability to multi‑task multiple projects
Detailed oriented
Physical Requirements:
All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; andparticipatein group lifts for 50 pounds or more
Coordinate body movements when using tools or equipment
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures whilemaintainingbalance
Bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
Perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
Push or pull heavy objects into position
Work in a noisy environment
Work at depths, such as under raised floors
Competitive salary rangeand performance bonus program
Dollar-for-dollar 401k match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment
100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Over 4-weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
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