Data Center Engineering Specialist

Valero • Granger, TX

116d

About The Position

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community. As a Data Center Engineering Specialist, you will provide engineering design and support for electrical systems, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, fire suppression systems, security systems and other facility aspects of computer data centers with little to no supervision. Provide support for enterprise information system infrastructure technology solutions aligned with industry and company standards. Work in close collaboration with team members, end users, and other IS departments to meet the company's goals. The primary focus will be support work, but will also be involved in the design and implementation of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with electrical control equipment, electrical circuitry, and data center management or related is required.
• Sound grounding and experience in electrical engineering principles and analysis required.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at a Valero San Antonio location, required.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of critical datacenter electrical and/or mechanical equipment such as UPS, Generators, Switchgears, Power Distribution Units, VFDs, Automatic/Static Transfer Switches, AHUs, CRACs, Chillers, Pumps, Cooling Towers, Water Treatment and system design.
• Experience with reading, interpreting & understanding of One-line diagrams and engineering blueprints.
• Exhibit high technical expertise in areas such as system troubleshooting, integration & testing, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Corrective Action (CA) documentation for equipment failures.
• EPMS/SCADA/BMS Controls experience (Software and/or Hardware).
• Professional standing; possesses or working toward P.E. license preferred.
• Membership in IEEE preferred.
• Refinery industry or related business/IT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned information system infrastructure disciplines/components and business users as a lead for highly complex projects and/or enhancements to existing architecture.
• Provide design specifications and procedures for electrical systems, HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, security systems and other facility aspects of the data center.
• Provide management, monitoring, and optimization of power utilization, HVAC requirements and capacity planning for Valero data center.
• Provide supervision in the use of electrical devices and energy consumption to maintain efficient and safe utilization of Valero data center facilities.
• Coordinate the acquisition, location selection, and power requirements for the installation of new data systems with I/S staff.
• Coordinate retirement, removal, and disposal of computer systems.
• Monitor and report on critical power systems (UPSs & PDUs), HVAC systems, fire suppression systems, and leak detection systems.
• Participate in information system infrastructure design and implementation projects as a project manager, lead or individual contributor.
• Work on highly complex tasks for the design, development, maintenance and upgrade of information system infrastructure involving hardware, software, and system applications.
• Effective work relationships within the department and strong functional relationships at various job levels with business users, IS departments, user groups and Valero business partners.
• Learn or demonstrate a broad, in-depth mastery of more than one information system infrastructure discipline/component and associated application/hardware integration.
• Help coordinate the adoption of new procedures resulting from software and hardware changes.
• Perform analysis on and recommend quality highly complex solutions to information system infrastructure technology disciplines/components.
• Understand and mentor others on the various IT methodologies which include project management, development, service management and system architecture.
• May be required to work off-hours and on weekends for projects and/or support.
• Some travel may be required.
• On call 24 x 7 rotations, after hours, and extended hours may be required.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
• 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
• Company-sponsored Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
• Daycare Center
• Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
• State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees