Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I in Ashburn, VA. 

Summary:
The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer is responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within a Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures
* Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
* Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
* Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
* May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
* May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
* Responsible for asset and inventory management
* Assist in recruiting efforts
* Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met

* Bachelor's degree or Technical (Military/ Trade School) degree and relevant experience (Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline preferred)
* 0-2 years of relevant work experience
* 0-2 years of management experience
* Mechanical experience
* Electrical experience
* HVAC experience
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Strong leadership and organizational skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:
* 0-2 years of Data Center Engineering experience
* 0-2 years of Data Center Management experience
* Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling