Chief Electrical Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)
@ ServerfarmChief Electrical Engineer (Relocation Assistance Available)
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About the job
Serverfarm develops and operates data centers worldwide, focusing on digital infrastructure innovation. The Chief Electrical Engineer oversees electrical/mechanical systems, safety, and team mentorship in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with relocation support.
Requirements
- 5+ years data center experience
- Knowledge of electrical systems
- Ability to read diagrams
- Strong safety focus
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Industry or OEM certifications
- Leadership experience
- Technical aptitude
Full job description
Key Accountabilities
- Operations Leadership & Monitoring
- Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
- Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
- Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions
- Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance
- Lead shift turnovers and status communications
- Electrical & Mechanical Systems Execution
- Operate and maintain UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs
- Operate and support chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
- Execute system switching, load transfers, and isolations per approved procedures
- Identify system deficiencies and single points of failure
- Maintenance & Change Management
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Participate in change management and risk assessments
- Oversee vendor activities and verify post-maintenance restoration
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
- Contribute to procedures and technical documentation
- Training, Mentorship & Development
- Mentor junior technicians and new hires
- Support qualification programs and skill assessments
- Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
- Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
- Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
- Contribute to procedures and technical documentation
- Training, Mentorship & Development
- Mentor junior technicians and new hires
- Support qualification programs and skill assessments
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Ability to read one-line diagrams and OEM documentation
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical field
- Industry or OEM certifications
- Experience with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS platforms
- Prior leadership or acting-lead experience
Core Competencies
- Safety and risk management mindset
- Strong technical judgment and leadership presence
- Clear communication and accountability
- Continuous improvement mindset
Compensation
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