The Role
The Chief Engineer oversees data center operations, manages electrical and mechanical systems, leads maintenance activities, and ensures compliance with safety standards while mentoring junior staff.
Summary Generated by Built In
Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.
A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.
Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.
Key Accountabilities
- Operations Leadership & Monitoring
- Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
- Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
- Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions
- Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance
- Lead shift turnovers and status communications
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems Execution
- Operate and maintain UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs
- Operate and support chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
- Execute system switching, load transfers, and isolations per approved procedures
- Identify system deficiencies and single points of failure
- Maintenance & Change Management
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Participate in change management and risk assessments
- Oversee vendor activities and verify post-maintenance restoration
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
- Contribute to procedures and technical documentation
- Training, Mentorship & Development
- Mentor junior technicians and new hires
- Support qualification programs and skill assessments
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
- Contribute to procedures and technical documentation
- Training, Mentorship & Development
- Mentor junior technicians and new hires
- Support qualification programs and skill assessments
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read one-line diagrams and OEM documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical field
- Industry or OEM certifications
- Experience with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS platforms
- Prior leadership or acting-lead experience
Core Competencies
- Safety and risk management mindset
- Strong technical judgment and leadership presence
- Clear communication and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.
Top Skills
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Chillers
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Cooling Towers
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Electrical Systems
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Generators
Mechanical Systems
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The Company
What We Do
Serverfarm is a unique data center developer and operator – and the global leader in Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS). For over 24 years, we’ve maximized operational efficiencies and managed critical IT infrastructure and environments for the world’s top enterprises.
Our vision? To drive a new era of sustainable data center management and modernization forward so that enterprises can focus on innovation.
