Data Center Technical Operations Engineer

Responsibilities

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I in Frederick, MD.

Summary:

The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Amazon Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
• Responsible for asset and inventory management
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met

Responsibilities

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I in Frederick, MD.

Summary:

The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within an Amazon Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting. Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures
• Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
• Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
• Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
• May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
• May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
• Responsible for asset and inventory management
• Assist in recruiting efforts
• Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) degree and relevant experience
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience
• 0-2 years of management experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
• 0-2 years of Data Center Engineering experience
• 0-2 years of Data Center Management experience
• Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless…