Data Center Chief Engineer - CMH Edged U.S. Albany, OH

EDC Columbus Campus - CMH
01-1, 7600 W Campus Rd, New Albany, Ohio, United States of America

Posted Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Edged is a fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure. The company builds and operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers with waterless cooling for colocation, hyperscale and build-to-suit customers. The highly differentiated infrastructure platform is the first large-scale, global deployment of waterless cooling platform-wide and transforms data center growth into a catalyst for sustainable development. Edged is backed by a deep proprietary technology stack that will include renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions.

The platform is designed for rapid deployment with more than a dozen new data centers operating or under construction across Europe and North America and a gigawatt-scale project pipeline.

The North American division of Edged is a joint venture between one of the largest private multinational corporations in the world and an affiliate of Endeavour. Endeavour is a purpose-driven organization helping innovators to develop and launch breakthrough solutions for global challenges in the areas of energy, water, and waste. Endeavour companies are made up of passionate change-makers who want to leave the world better than the way we found it.

Today, Endeavour is deploying solutions that are immediately scalable and deliver both high financial returns and positive impact, including EV charging, waterless data center cooling, and advanced energy systems.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of facility technicians, ensuring high performance, accountability, and professional growth.

Oversee shift coverage, work assignments, and resource allocation to maintain site readiness and operational reliability.

Conduct performance evaluations, deliver coaching, and support career development for direct reports.

Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork across all operations.

Report staffing performance, issues, and needs to the Site Operations Manager for alignment with organizational goals.

Ensure all operations comply with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Review and approve Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).

Conduct audits, inspections, and training to maintain operational readiness and compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Support compliance efforts with ISO 2 7 00 1 , PCI and SOC 2 Type I standards.

Provide regular operational updates to the Site Operations Manager for transparency and site alignment.

Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems.

Approve and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance activities in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) .

Ensure documentation, reporting, and system logs are accurate and complete.

Analyze performance trends, identify risks, and drive preventive solutions to maintain uptime.

Serve as the primary escalation point for abnormal conditions, incidents, or system failures at the site.

Escalate unresolved or high-impact issues directly to the Site Operations Manager for awareness and decision-making.

Lead root cause analysis, corrective action plans, and post-incident reporting.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance resilience, reliability, and operational maturity.

Act as additional site-level point of contact for customers, vendors, and contractors on technical and operational matters supporting the SOM .

Coordinate vendor and contractor activities, ensuring safety, compliance, and adherence to scope.

Support customer requirements, installations, and escalations with professionalism and urgency.

• Partner with the Site Operations Manager and internal teams (IT, Operations, Projects) to align facility operations with business needs.

Develop and manage maintenance schedules, work orders, and capacity plans to ensure long-term readiness.

Review and approve daily shift reports, turnover notes, and incident documentation.

Track spare parts, and inventory to optimize resources and reduce downtime risk.

Provide regular reports and operational updates to the Site Operations Manager and senior management.

Associate degree, technical degree, equivalent military training required o r equivalent experience

5–7 years of experience in data center , critical facilities, or mission-critical environments .

2-3 years in a supervisory or lead role.

Strong technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems.

Experience with CMMS, BMS, and other monitoring tools.

Proven ability to lead teams under pressure, manage escalations, and…