MEP Operations Specialist III

Bureau Veritas•McLean, IL

About The Position

Responsible for providing technical expertise, oversight, and training in accomplishing the mission of the business unit. Familiar with functionality and operations of data center mission critical equipment, control systems, QA/QC, and commissioning activities. Manages the Client, project teams, finances, & business growth goals for the group.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of data center mission critical facilities equipment design, operation, and maintenance required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contract documents, technical project documentation, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, peers, and technical field staff.
Ability to tailor presented information of or query response to receiving party.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software, scheduling software, and project management software.
Bachelor's degree (B. A. / B. S.) in engineering from four-year college or university; or at least ten years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license
Valid passport

Nice To Haves

Familiar with functionality and operations of data center mission critical equipment, control systems, QA/QC, and commissioning activities.
Understanding of data center construction standards and requirements.
Ability to read, understand, and apply applicable building and fire codes and energy standards.
Familiarity of data center design drawings, basis of design (BOD), sequence of operations (SOO), BMS/EPMS monitoring and control systems, and equipment controllers.
Understanding of equipment usage/consumption to develop energy strategies/improvements on both new builds and existing infrastructure.
Specialists must possess extensive technical knowledge, solid verbal, and written communication skills.
Specialists need to have adept analytical and problem-solving skills.
PE, CxA, and/or PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform site assessments/audits of data centers to review the performance/condition of mission critical equipment, operations, design strategies, maintenance practices/procedures, control systems, and capital replacement plans.
Prepare technical reports detailing necessary recommendations to take corrective actions and implementation of the right operational strategies.
Conduct in-depth technical due diligence of existing infrastructure, application, performance, and operating philosophy to provide best in class recommendations.
Perform project design reviews, develop Cx Plans, load bank plans, and power quality metering plans.
Manage group’s projects that include understanding the project proposal and scope of work documents, developing project schedules and deliverables, developing Deltek plans, managing all financial aspects, i.e. project opening, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue projections, and project closeout.
Utilizes the company’s accounting, project management, and resource planning systems to accurately forecast project resource requirements and billing projections, as well as expenses on assigned projects.
Represents the company’s interest in delivery of services in accordance with the contractual requirements and company standards.
Plans and manages multiple concurrent activities to accomplish desired project results.
Maintains BVPI’s interest during client communication and withholds any potentially sensitive BVPI proprietary information.
Responds to new project opportunities and able to develop project proposals & credentials to Client.
Works to expand current contracted service offering for current clients.
Works to identify and develop viable opportunities for additional BVPI service offerings outside of the currently contracted service offering for current clients.
Identifies opportunities for professional development for self and supervised employees as well as pursues ongoing professional development training.
Has ability to travel to project sites, primarily in North America, but may require international travel occasionally.
Mentors other team members in the group on expertise and provides assistance as required.
Training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.