Chief Engineer

Chief EngineerIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Chief Engineer is responsible for providing senior technical leadership and operational oversight within a mission-critical facility. This role supports the Facility Manager and Maintenance Manager by ensuring procedural integrity, technical excellence, risk mitigation, and operational continuity across all electrical, mechanical, fire/life safety, and building management systems.The Chief Engineer serves as the primary technical authority on site, bridging shift-based operations and site-level leadership. This position strengthens change management quality, vendor execution, compliance readiness, training development, and project coordination. The ideal candidate will possess deep mission-critical infrastructure expertise, strong procedural discipline, and demonstrated leadership capability in high-availability environments.Key Responsibilities:Technical Operations & Infrastructure OversightSafety, Compliance, & Emergency ResponseLeadership & Team DevelopmentCustomer & Stakeholder EngagementBudget & Resource SupportProject Management & Process ImprovementQualifications & Experience:Education:Bachelor's degree preferred (Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline).Equivalent industry experience (10+ years in data center operations) may substitute for formal education.Experience:5+ years in data center operations or critical facilities management, including multi-site responsibility.Demonstrated success in operational leadership, risk management, and technical training delivery.Experience developing and executing onboarding or technical programs within infrastructure environments.Technical Expertise:Strong proficiency in critical infrastructure systems: electrical (UPS, ATS, generators), mechanical (chillers, TES), and control systems (BMS).Knowledge of SOPs, EOPs, compliance auditing, and safety/regulatory standards.Familiarity with operational policies, commissioning, and operational readiness procedures.Leadership & Communication Skills:Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal communication capabilities.Proven ability to lead without formal authority and drive change across distributed teams.Analytical and solutions-oriented, with strong situational awareness in live operational environments.