• Wood Dale, Illinois
  • Autofill and Review
2 days ago

Job Description

The Lead Operating Engineer - Critical Environments supervises and directs operating engineers in installation, repair, and maintenance of all base building and critical system machinery and equipment. Responsible for supervising the operating team on their shift. Assumes the Chief Engineer's responsibilities if the Chief Engineer is not on site.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks will include but not be limited to:

  • Supervise and direct maintenance staff on shift and monitor performance of assigned responsibilities.

  • Perform and/or direct the performance of all maintenance departmental service requests, ensuring that work performed in these areas isaccomplishedefficiently with a minimum amount of disruption and inconvenience.

  • Check malfunctioning equipment andascertaincorrective actionto restoreto satisfactory operating condition.

  • Provide training and supervision aimed at expanding the capabilities of the operations staff. Specific dutiesinclude, butnot limitedto:demonstrating the proper use and care of tools and instruments, giving hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting procedures, recommending relevant outside engineering courses for enrollment, and instilling an overall level of professionalism in manner and appearance.

  • Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance program. Specific duties include but are not limited to: scheduling of preventative maintenance with a minimum disruption of building services, performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified maintenance staff member, ordering parts and equipment required for repair, maintenance and installation of new equipment and facilities, and maintaining inventory.

  • Direct the performance of contracted maintenance work as needed. Specific tasks include but are not limitedto:ensuring thetimelyperformance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warrantee obligations by theinstallerand securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors.

  • Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls), electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment.Record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems,determinethe cause of any problems/malfunctionsand take corrective action as.

  • Comply withdepartmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.

  • Ensure the availability of an adequate operating inventory of tools and supplies. Specific dutiesinclude, butare not limitedto:preparing andsubmittingpurchase-order requests, developing sources for stockmaterialsand performing periodic checks for supplies.

  • Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the engineering team with theobjectivesof safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner.

  • The Lead Operating Engineer must ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting operational needs and commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team. Responsible for protecting and improving the value of CyrusOne assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.

  • Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenantsoperatingwithin the buildings.

  • Responsible for keeping records of building rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.

  • Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respect to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform, including an incident contact response list.

  • Responsible for understanding andcomplying withemergency escalation procedures.

  • Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers,tenantsand contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.

  • Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.

  • Assist Chief Engineer inimplementationof Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Individual Performance Plans.

  • Performsadditionaljob duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Assist Chief Engineer in supervising operating engineers.

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilitiesin accordance withCyrusOne policies and applicable laws.

  • Planning, assigning, and directing work.

MinimumRequirements

Education & Experience

  • Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, andswitch-gear

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent

  • 5+ years related work experience, including supervisory experience

  • Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent

  • Certification as a Universal Technician for CFCs (or within90 daysof employment)

Language Skills

  • Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations and codes.

  • Ability towriteroutine reports and correspondence.

  • Ability to speak effectively before small groups of tenants or fellow employees.

Other Skills and Abilities

  • Working knowledge or the capability of developing proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,Outlookand Microsoft Access.

  • Must be able to professionally interact with tenants and contractors.

Preferred Requirements

  • Corrigo Experience

  • MCIM / Salesforce Experience

  • Zendesk Experience

  • Service Now Experience

Preferred Requirements (Additional)

  • Received EPA 608

  • Trained in NFPA70E

Physical Requirements

  • Walking large, campus-like settings

  • Frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:

  • Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.

  • Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.

  • Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.

  • Ability to climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.

  • Must be able toworkdifferent schedules.

  • Must be able to work Holidays.

  • Must be able to respond to site emergencies.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWood Dale, Illinois

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Architectural Engineeringunmatched
  • Building Systemsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Contract Managementunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Datasheetsunmatched
  • Electrical Componentsunmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • Emergency Responseunmatched
  • Engineering Managementunmatched
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Fire Safetyunmatched
  • Government Regulationsunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Hazardous Materials Clean-Upunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Life Safety Systemsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Network Operations Centerunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Pipingunmatched
  • Plumbingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Refrigerationunmatched
  • Safety Processunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Switchgearunmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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