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Mechanical Engineer (Sacramento OR SF/Bay Area) 
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POSITION SUMMARY: BASIC FUNCTION

 

The Mechanical Engineer, Technical Operations works on the Data Center Technical Operations team to support the operation of a portfolio of large, technically complex data center facilities. The ideal candidate is an experienced mechanical engineer with exposure to the design and operation of mechanical infrastructure in an industrial setting. This person should possess excellent communications skills and be able to work well with a diverse interdisciplinary team focused on creating and maintaining the best data center environments possible.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide technical support on the critical mechanical infrastructure for the Data Center Facility Operations team.
  • Collaborate closely with outsourced Engineers and other consultants on mechanical infrastructure repair and improvement projects
  • Provide engineering support for sales opportunities and customer projects
  • Troubleshoot problems and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for problems affecting system performance and efficiency
  • Review critical equipment installation, upgrade, maintenance, repair and overhaul procedures
  • Suggests system re-design where appropriate for system upgrades or design refinement.
  • Provides incident management support, system operational guidance, engineering policies and procedures, maintenance support, and equipment troubleshooting.
  • Serve in a project leadership role for mechanical system upgrades and improvements
  • Continuously evaluates and improves mechanical system efficiency.
  • Work with local authorities having jurisdiction to ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal requirements and building codes
  • Participate in factory witness testing of new equipment
  • Assist engineers and commissioning agents to properly test and validate installation, operation, and performance of mechanical and building systems
  • Assist with identifying equipment end-of-life and obsolescence for capital project budgeting
  • Assist with the performance of engineering calculations and studies
  • Monitor and evaluate system capacity and failover loading
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of mechanical equipment
  • Conduct product, systems, and material research

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • In depth knowledge of industrial mechanical equipment and operation including: Large Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling Towers, Heat Exchangers, Pumps, Water Treatment Systems, HVAC equipment, Computer Room AC Units (CRACs), Operating Building Management and Industrial PLC Control Systems, Air handling equipment, Valves, Piping, Ductwork, Storm and sanitary drains, industrial and domestic water.
  • High level of competence and familiarity with energy calculations.
  • Adept and practiced at fluid flow and heat transfer calculations including approach temperature, small temperature difference, sensible load, latent load, NPSH, pump and fan affinity laws, pressure loss, fan and pump heat, kW/Ton, EER, IPLV, and the like.
  • Ability to perform psychrometric calculations and develop system state points and processes including use of wet bulb temperature, dewpoint temperature, dry bulb temperature, and enthalpy.
  • Familiar with control methods and hardware including signal types, data communication protocols for Building Automation and Control networks, actuator types, failure modes, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and control tuning methods.
  • Knowledge of relevant building codes, standards and regulations including California Title 24, ASHRAE, ASME, Life Safety, IBC, NFPA and OSHA.
  • Experience with system sequence(s) of operation for complex systems with multiple functions.
  • Operating engineering experience with large mechanical systems including BMS trending, off-normal operation, and transient analysis.
  • Skilled to supervise and train a group of other engineers and technical professionals.
  • Strong team player with good interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize work efficiently, with good team orientation.
  • Ability to work in process-driven, high criticality environment
  • Ability to demonstrate computing skills that show complex data trending/tracking and analysis.

 

 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field required.
  • Five or more years of experience as outlined above, preferably in a data center environment or critical environment (hospital, power plant, etc.)
  • Experience with large scale technical operations
  • Experience with vendor negotiation and management
  • Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling
  • Familiarity and competence regarding ASHRAE TC 9.9 publications including PUE, ASHRAE Recommended Temperature and Humidity Limits, Data Center Controls, Containment, etc.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
  • Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
  • Close visual work on a computer terminal.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

 

 
Position Requirements  
Shift Days  
Exempt/Non-Exempt  
Position Mechanical Engineer  
Number of Openings 1  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Hiring Manager(s) Danielle Stines, Judi Lee, Karin Rodriguez, Lisa Beck, Susan Waller, Wanda Sanders  
Location NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc., Sacramento  
About the Organization Global Data Centers is a division of NTT Ltd. and incorporates DPA, e-shelter, Gyron, Netmagic, NTT Indonesia Nexcenter, RagingWire and other NTT Communications group Data Center divisions. Our combined global platform is one of the largest in the world, with over 140 data centers spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa and APAC. As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier-one global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our highly reliable, scalable, and customizable data centers.







NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.











All applicants for employment will be subject to pre-employment drug testing, a criminal background check and education/employment verification. Additionally, some positions require a review of driving records, credit checks, and/or successful completion of the federal governments 'Public Trust' background screening.











 
EOE Statement NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information and characteristics, marital status and registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.  

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