Senior Facilities Engineer at Sparks Group

Job Summary/Company:
Sparks Group has partnered with a long standing financial services organization to identify a Senior Facilities Engineer to manage the Winston- Salem facility's critical operations. Well qualified candidates will have extensive knowledge of data center facility management. This is a direct hire (perm), onsite opportunity located in Winston-Salem, NC. 
Responsibilities:

• Monitor and review logs to secure proper operation of equipment
• Responsible for reporting any problems or malfunction to Real Estate Management
• Responsible for engineering performance metrics reporting to CREM Management & Compliance
• Assist in maintaining effective building-specific maintenance procedures and policies
• Recommend improvements for the preventive maintenance program on an ongoing basis
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside contractors and maintenance work as needed including ensuring timely performance of maintenance contract work, overseeing the fulfillment of equipment warranty obligations by the installer and securing equipment manuals and drawings from the installers/contractors
• Coordinate preventative maintenance of MEP systems in the data centers of assigned facilities with Information Technology and Operations personnel
• Maintain documentation regarding operation and configuration of all critical MEP systems in the assigned facility
• Maintain maintenance and test logs that document the performance of all facility MEP systems
• Respond immediately to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure, etc.) and employee concerns
• Monitor small construction and repair projects and various building maintenance duties
• Assist facilities operations team with large office moves, moving furniture, fixtures, and office partitions, repairing locks, doors, hinges, furniture, and other miscellaneous items
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, and company directives as related to building operations and practice safe work habits
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Manage and coordinates compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines, MSDS, OSHA and other relevant and regulations
• Demonstrate the proper use and care of tools and instruments necessary for the performance of this job
• Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget
• Develops positive relationships with employees and vendors
• Ensures safety of work practices and procedures of employees and contractors
• Maintain utility consumption and expense files
• Work closely with management in creating, scheduling capital and operating budgets

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree and or 15 years industrial maintenance & or construction experience
• Must have universal and HVAC CFC Certification
• Knowledge of data center HVAC & Electrical requirements
• Construction Management Experience
• Extensive knowledge of the inner workings of a building management system (BMS)
• Must understand and be comfortable with medium voltage power plants
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook & Project
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize and see projects through to completion, maintaining and contributing to departmental budget
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, professional demeanor, and the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels in the organization
• Ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities
• Weekend work should be expected
• MUST be accessible 24/7 and able to be respond in less than one hour in the event of emergency
• Liebert environmental air product certification a plus
• Experience with building management system Allerton a plus
• UPS and Battery Maintenance preferred
• General Generator Paralleling and Switch experience is a plus

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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.