Mechanical Operations Engineer

EdgeConneX•New Albany, OH

83d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Operations Engineer supports the local site team with daily technical duties at the New Albany, Ohio data center campus. The position reports to the Site Chief Engineer and is expected to be onsite daily. The role oversees and operates critical infrastructure and building mechanical systems, coordinates maintenance and customer requests, and helps ensure reliable site operations. It also supports regional customer reporting and quarterly business reviews, while maintaining accurate tickets, work orders, and related communications.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing data center mechanical infrastructure, such as CRAHs, CRACs, and chillers.
A foundation in operating data center electrical equipment, such as transformers, generators, and UPS systems.
Detailed knowledge of critical infrastructure, including CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification and de-humidification systems, RTUs, CDUs, and water purification systems.
Ability to read and assess single-line diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering plans.
Extensive experience carrying out MOPs, EOPs, and SOPs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for leading teams and coordinating with peers and other disciplines to drive projects and issues to closure.
Commitment to organizational excellence and continuous improvement of processes and deliverable quality.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
Ability to meet committed timelines, leveraging assistance and input from peers when needed.
Ability to work effectively as a team player across disciplines and peer groups, covering the tasks needed to complete work.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Understanding of and comfort working in a demanding 24x7 environment.
Demonstrated interest in mission-critical infrastructure and AI technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hyperscale data center environments.
Experience in construction industry environments.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of critical infrastructure and building mechanical systems.
Operate critical infrastructure, including CRAHs, CRACs, chillers, humidification and de-humidification systems, RTUs, CDUs, and water purification systems.
Support additional critical infrastructure, including MV switchboards, transformers, generators, ATS/STS, UPS, PDUs, and RPPs.
Identify and resolve issues through root cause analysis (RCA) and remediation processes.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance and corrective activities.
Coordinate and oversee customer requests.
Perform system analysis and reporting.
Complete self-performed preventive and corrective maintenance activities in accordance with ECX standards.
Execute MOPs.
Supervise on-site subcontractors.
Support the regional team with customer reporting and QBRs as required.
Ensure consistent and accurate updates to tickets, work orders, and associated communications.