Chief Engineer Mechanical & Electrical

5C Data Centers USA, Inc.•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$175,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for an exceptional leader to help fuel the expansion of our cutting-edge data center infrastructure. As a fast-moving, trailblazing organization, we deliver sustainable, reliable solutions that help our clients scale high-performance, high-density workloads, giving you direct exposure to some of the most advanced cooling and electrical systems on the market today. As a foundational member of our Critical Facilities Maintenance (CFM) team, you'll serve as a senior technical leader guiding the operation, maintenance, and repair of critical data center systems, with a strong focus on electrical power delivery and cooling infrastructure. This role is accountable for 24/7 reliability and customer uptime - you'll supervise and mentor a team of 10+ engineers, lead hands-on training, and drive major capital projects alongside construction, engineering, and controls teams. At the Senior level, this role expands into regional leadership, directing cross-site initiatives, building training programs, and driving innovation in maintenance and reliability as the business scales across multiple facilities.

Requirements

Technical training or degree (military or trade school) in a relevant field such as electrical or mechanical engineering.
8+ years of hands-on electrical or mechanical experience.
8+ years of mission critical facilities maintenance experience (data centers, power generation, hospitals, etc).
Demonstrated ability to lead teams across multiple facilities or large-scale projects.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering teams across multiple sites or large-scale projects, setting priorities and allocating resources.
Mentor and train Chief Engineers and senior technicians, providing coaching, performance feedback, and technical guidance.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement across all sites.
Ensure consistent maintenance, operation, and reliability across multiple data center sites and critical infrastructure systems.
Oversee daily operations of the CFM team, ensuring readiness for maintenance, repair, and emergency response.
Manage uptime, efficiency, and sustainability metrics, delivering executive-level reporting and recommendations.
Ensure 24/7 reliability of key systems, including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, chillers, air handlers, and fire/life safety systems.
Guide teams through incident management and root cause analysis, driving corrective actions and long-term improvements.
Work closely with construction, design engineering, commissioning, controls, logistics, operations, security, and senior leadership.
Represent the CFM function in cross-functional initiatives, balancing diverse priorities and aligning goals across teams.
Lead initiatives involving stakeholders outside your direct organization, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Develop and implement structured training programs for CFM teams across the region to enhance technical expertise.
Standardize technical practices, preventive maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and compliance processes across facilities.
Provide hands-on guidance and mentoring for complex troubleshooting, technical tasks, and preventive maintenance.
Lead regional initiatives, campus-wide projects, infrastructure upgrades, and commissioning activities with broad business impact.
Take ownership of ambiguous initiatives, creating clarity, structure, and measurable deliverables.
Drive adoption of new systems, sustainability practices, and efficiency measures that improve operational performance.
Track and report on uptime, maintenance compliance, and safety metrics, ensuring alignment with 5C's operational standards and policies.