Chief Engineer- Palo Alto, CA (Enovity)

Position Description:

The Chief Engineer's primary responsibility is to supervise, control, direct, administer and coordinate all engineering operations and mechanical/electrical maintenance of the facility. This would include repair and maintenance and preventive maintenance on Data Center systems and equipment. This position is attached to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Enovity and the International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 39 as applicable once finalized.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise Stationary Engineers

• Supervise the performance and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical and craft services, ensuring operation within design capabilities and achieving proper environmental conditions prescribed by Building Management

• Oversee and supervise the efficient operation of the facility equipment and systems

• Perform requisite daily communication with Building Management on matters relating to the services performed

• Develop operating instructions and procedures for equipment and systems.

• Strive toward a goal of zero downtime in operations by virtue of reliable system performance

• Prepare operating budgets relative to the Engineering Department

• Implement and conduct training programs for operating the facility equipment and systems

• Implement Standard Operating Procedures for maintenance, shifting, securing, re-starting equipment on designated critical equipment and systems

• Establish and maintain periodic operational testing schedules for critical systems and equipment

• Administer an effective and accountable preventative maintenance system tailored to the data center facility

• Evaluate all equipment and systems operationally and provide the customer with a list of deficiency items and recommendations for improvement

• Monitor and supervise subcontracted jobs to outside concerns when it is not practical for them to be performed in-house, or as may be requested by building management

• Implement and monitor an effective energy conservation and management program to ensure measures are taken to keep operating costs at a minimum

• Possess the requisite licenses and permits required by local laws and ordinances to operate, repair and maintain the data center facility equipment and systems

• Ensure that the on-site staff conforms to all local laws, codes and regulations

• Establish a program for the acquisition, storage and accountability of all operating materials, tools and equipment

• Establish a customer approved inventory control system

• Develop and maintain a work order system for the control and assignment of all on-call and unscheduled services requested by the customer

• Ensure that work responsibilities are allocated properly among subordinates by developing and implementing manpower schedules and work methods and procedures that are designed to obtain low cost and efficient operation

• Establish performance standards for each phase of work, adhering to standard practices and quality levels

• Carry out policies and procedures of the customer and Enovity concerning safety, administrative requirements, standards, practices and work methods

• Perform any additional duties on an as required basis where such duties are within the scope of contractual limitations

  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Two years' college or equivalent trades experience

• Supervisor Training

• Apprenticeship trades training

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the implementation of the above

  
  

Licensing:

• EPA -- refrigerant

• Licensed for equipment -- responsible per job location

  
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.