Data Center Engineer - Ashburn, United States - Insight Global

    Insight Global
    Insight Global Ashburn, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Job Description

    The Engineer-I position is a contributing member to the site level Data Center Operations team assigned to one or more of our data center properties reporting directly to the Manager of Facility Engineering.

    The Engineer-I will have experience in mission critical infrastructure, including Generators, UPS Systems, HVAC Systems, Fire/Life Safety Systems, BMS Systems, and CMMS systems.


    The responsibilities of the Engineer-I are:

    to contribute to the daily site operation, including creation and modification of site operating procedures, contribute to creation of change management tickets, creation of timely incident reporting, site maintenance and repairs/inspections to help ensure Digital Realty's data center operations achieve the highest level of availability.

    This is an entry level Data Center Engineering role.
    What you'll do
    Gain a complete understanding of the following DLR and site related items:
    Facility layout and operation of MEP systems and the ability to illustrate site specific system one-lines with good accuracy.
    Equipment nomenclature standards and equipment locations
    Facility drawings and equipment specifications
    Equipment sequence of operations (SOO's), standard operating procedures (SOP's), and emergency operating procedures (EOP's).
    Customer SLA's and engineering specific lease obligations critical to data center operations.
    Facility top 20 EOP's.
    BMS alarm functionality, alarm escalation/acknowledgement, and ability to extract data and trends
    DLR event management, event escalation, and incident reporting procedures
    Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including the ability to create, edit, implement, and close change management work orders.
    Create/edit/resolve/close incident reports following a site incident
    Maintenance and Operations Standards
    Digital Realty's Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards
    What you'll need

    At least 1 year experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering or equivalent equipment experience including assets associated with mission critical engineering relevant to the specific site.

    (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).

    Hands-on electrical or mechanical skill and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).

    Strong knowledge of various UPS Systems and architectures.
    Strong knowledge of various cooling systems and architectures.
    Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principals.
    Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Ability to respond effectively, verbally in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or AutoCad
    Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes.
    Strong understanding of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

    Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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    Skills and Requirements

    At least 1 year experience in mission critical facilities operating / engineering or equivalent equipment experience including assets associated with mission critical engineering relevant to the specific site.

    (UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety systems).

    Hands-on electrical or mechanical skill and competence in the area of non-expertise (for example, electrical expertise with mechanical competence, or vice-versa).

    Strong knowledge of various UPS Systems and architectures.
    Strong knowledge of various cooling systems and architectures.
    Strong knowledge of energy efficiency principals.
    Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Ability to respond effectively, verbally in writing to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints.
    Detail Oriented with strong organizational skills
    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and familiarity with Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio or AutoCad
    Basic understanding of emergency situations and escalation processes. null

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

    We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

    Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances.

    If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to