Manager, Chief Engineer, NA

Position Overview

This position is onsite at one of our data centers in New Albany, OH.

The Manager, Chief Engineer will be responsible for the continued and uninterrupted operation of raised floor 24-7-365 in a large Tier III data center campus, including all equipment and spaces up to the PDU at the customer level. They will manage scheduled and corrective maintenance, system repairs, testing, equipment commissioning, and all critical facility startup and continuing operations.

The Manager will lead a team of Senior Level Specialists (Electrical and Mechanical) and Facility Technicians, as well as contracted maintenance and repair teams. They will report directly to the Director of Operations and coordinate activities with the Director of Engineering.

• Oversee and supervise the efficient 24/7/365 operation of facility equipment and systems.
• Strive toward zero downtime in operations by ensuring reliable system performance.
• Provide extensive customer service focus and interaction, evaluating all equipment and system operations and providing engineering analysis, recommendations for improvement and energy‑efficiency methods.
• Lead and manage all assigned personnel, including developing, conducting performance appraisals, training plans, counseling and mentoring.
• Coordinate, oversee, and supervise quality assurance of maintenance and service repairs on all critical facility and building engineering systems, including electrical distribution, emergency diesel generators, UPS/battery backup systems, HVAC (chillers, CRACs, cooling towers, package units), BMS infrastructure, fire prevention and other electro‑mechanical equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with approved MOPs and Vantage’s Mission Critical Facility work rules.
• Administer and refine an effective preventative maintenance plan using the current CMMS program.
• Monitor and supervise subcontracted maintenance and repair projects, evaluating performance and recommending in‑house support when practical.
• Allocate work responsibilities among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods designed for low cost and efficient operation.
• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels.
• Coordinate development, implementation, and training of SOP/EOP/MOPs for equipment and systems across the campus, including documentation for new and unsupported equipment.
• Run the site industrial safety program, ensuring compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local safety regulations.
• Manage the site Lock‑out/Tag‑out program, strictly adhering to OSHA regulations.
• Prepare operating and repair budgets in coordination with Operations and Engineering Directors.
• Oversee purchasing of parts, equipment, and services to support operations within budget and maintain adequate spares for expeditious repairs.
• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment.
• Conduct oversight of system testing and quality assurance documentation after major repairs or maintenance to ensure compliance with EPA, environmental guidelines, and local and state regulations.
• Maintain and improve the site reliability program, identifying areas of concern that could develop into future problems.
• Develop and maintain the site training program for technicians and other staff on facility equipment and systems.
• Perform other services as necessary to maintain and operate all mission‑critical infrastructure in an approved manner.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

• Minimum ten years of hands‑on maintenance, repair, installation, or commissioning experience in mission‑critical facilities (mechanical and/or electrical), including mission‑critical infrastructure, or related industrial/engineering experience.
• At least two years of leadership or management experience, proven in project management, meeting deadlines, directing a maintenance department, and managing and developing staff in mission‑critical environments.
• Complete understanding and working knowledge of 2N Data Center/Critical Facility infrastructure, systems,…