Another Source’s client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting a Data Center Operations Control Systems Engineer to join their team in Ashburn, VA.
Who is Sabey? Sabey Data Centers is a leader in providing colocation, powered shell, and build-to-suit data centers. Their world-class data centers have been consistently recognized for operational excellence and record of sustained uptime. With more than 20 years of industry experience and three million square feet of mission critical space, they are the largest privately-owned multi-tenant data center owner/operator in the USA and are proud to provide data center services to many of the world's top financial, technology, media, and healthcare companies.
The importance this role has in our organization:
This position is a unique blend of DCIM Controls Engineering and Facilities Engineering. The role is primarily responsible for overseeing and managing the data center's control systems. This role is also responsible for responding to alarms, addressing issues within the data center, and "hands-on" day-to-day facility maintenance, repairs, and operations. The company’s data centers incorporate a variety of topologies and brands of electrical, mechanical, and environmental control systems, supporting our varied tenants’ needs.
Your contribution will likely be:
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Controls Engineering:
Oversee complex controls and monitoring systems within the data center.
Routine Equipment Maintenance:
Execute scheduled and preventive maintenance tasks on data center equipment.
Monitoring and Alert Response:
Monitor data center environmental conditions, including temperature, humidity, and power consumption, through monitoring tools and systems.
Assistance in Issue Resolution:
Collaborate closely with senior engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
Inventory Management and Documentation:
Assist in managing inventory levels, tracking stock levels, and initiating procurement of replacement parts or equipment when required.
Vendor and Contractor Coordination:
Work in conjunction with external vendors and contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, and repairs.
Support for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
Actively participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
Incident Response:
Be part of an on-call rotation to quickly respond to and resolve critical incidents.
Inventory Management and Documentation:
Assist in managing inventory levels, tracking stock levels, and initiating procurement of replacement parts or equipment when required.
Vendor and Contractor Coordination:
Work in conjunction with external vendors and contractors during equipment installations, upgrades, and repairs.
Adherence to Compliance and Safety:
Strictly adhere to established data center procedures and guidelines to maintain compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and safety regulations.
Support for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:
Actively participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning efforts.
Incident Response:
Be part of an on-call rotation to quickly respond to and resolve critical incidents.
Essential Functions:
Ability to interact with all levels of Sabey employees and business partners – must be able to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
Must be comfortable working in situations with an emphasis on preventive maintenance and emergency response.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
This job requires flexibility to work any shift and/or on weekends.
May be required to carry on-call phone, weekend work/overtime will be required to support certain maintenance activities.
Interface with technology and operate digital tools.
Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications or coursework related to data center operations are a plus.
Relevant industry experience (mechanical, electrical, controls, etc.). Ability to quickly learn such systems, utilizing operations manuals and similar documentation.
Experience with controls systems such as Niagra, Delta, ALC, Johnson Controls, Schneider Electric.
Understanding of building or data center electrical or mechanical systems.
Minimum Competencies:
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
Ability to become proficient in other software.
Demonstrated desire to continuously learn.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to maintain a strong focus on attention to detail.
Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Developed problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Self-motivated and possess the ability to motivate others.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and work well under pressure.
If you need further assistance and/or accommodation to apply, please contact the Sabey Human Resources Department at (206) 277-5247 or by email at maxsch@sabey.com.