Facilities Engineer

Job Summary R+L Carriers’ Information Technology Department is growing in Columbus, Ohio and has an immediate opening for a Data Center Facilities Engineer to be responsible for the oversight and monitoring of building operations, HVAC, electrical, BMS, emergency generators and fire/life safety systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all maintenance of all data center components including, including but not limited to
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical, grounds, sub-station, generators, UPS systems, static switches, fire detection/suppression systems, security systems.
• Manage all aspects of preventive maintenance including regularly scheduled site maintenance, contractor work, electrical switching and MOP's (Method of Procedure)
• Responsible for all auditing and reporting regarding the data center.
• Ensure data center operations are performing in an optimal state; includes all technical, electrical and mechanical direction while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Maintain all technical documentation regarding corporate data centers, this includes procedures for the operations
• Troubleshoot and run diagnostics, conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on critical facilities equipment within the data center as specified and on schedule.
• Prepare analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure, develops project plans and conducts briefings and presentations.
• Operate and perform both routine and emergency service on a variety of state of the art critical systems, including but not limited to; medium voltage switchgear , diesel generators , paralleling switchboards , UPS, PDU, mechanical heat rejection systems, computer room air handles, chillers, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems .
• Respond to facility emergencies; ensures that operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs and SOPs) are developed and strictly adhered to.
• Provide audits for power and mechanical capacity; troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades.
• Coordinate with internal teams to trouble shoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for design related problems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data center mission critical facilities operations, engineering, including experience with mission critical infrastructure (UPS, HVAC, generators, cooling, fire/life safety system, BMS).
• The ability to:
• Comprehend, analyze and interpret complex project documents, including AutoCAD, Visio and PDF documents.
• Manage projects effectively.
• Develop installation standards and project tracking/management documents.
• Interact effectively with managers, clients, customers and vendors.
• Ability to write SOPs or MOPs for automated building controls.
• A high level of commitment to customer service to both co-workers and clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, a 401(k) retirement plan and free vacation lodging at our employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA and Pigeon Forge, TN.