Overview
Trillium Professional is seeking a Chief Engineer of Critical Facilities at a Data Center in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Pay range is $58-$70/hour + on-call stipend.
Responsibilities
* Chief Engineer - Critical Facilities serves as the highest technical authority on site for a hyperscale and AI data center environment in Phoenix, AZ.
* Provide reliability, safety, performance, and operational integrity oversight for all critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems across the facility. Supports construction/commissioning activities and ongoing operations, ensuring a seamless transition from build to operational stability.
* Lead incident response and operational decision-making in a 24/7 critical environment.
* Serve as primary technical authority for MEP systems, ensure standards, documentation, and operational discipline are maintained across the site.
* Oversee operation and performance of:
* UPS systems, batteries, PDUs/RPPs, switchgear
* Generators, ATS/STS, and fuel systems
* Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, valves
* BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC-based systems
* Fire and life safety systems
* Ensure proper system operation during load transitions, maintenance, and fault conditions.
* Incident Response & Reliability Engineering: Act as incident commander for infrastructure events until leadership escalation occurs; lead troubleshooting, stabilization, and recovery efforts during system outages or abnormalities; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective actions; identify operational risks and implement reliability improvements.
* Construction & Commissioning Support: Support commissioning and startup activities for new and existing infrastructure; validate system readiness and ensure successful turnover from construction to operations; oversee vendor and contractor execution of critical work in live environments; provide technical review of commissioning documentation and procedures.
* Procedures & Documentation: Own and review all Methods of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP); ensure procedural compliance and risk mitigation in all maintenance and operational activities.
* Maintain documentation including: One-line diagrams, mechanical and electrical schematics, equipment histories, maintenance logs.
* Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and support Lead Engineers and Facility Engineering staff; provide technical coaching and training on critical infrastructure systems; assist with onboarding, readiness assessments, and shift coverage planning; promote a safety-first and high-performance engineering culture.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and internal safety standards; enforce LOTO procedures and high-risk work controls; support audits including ISO, SOC2, and regulatory inspections; promote continuous improvement in site safety practices.
Required Qualifications
* 7-10+ years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, industrial electrical/mechanical operations, or MEP environments
* Strong hands-on experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and cooling infrastructure
* Experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, or PLC-based control systems
* Proven experience in incident response and operational escalation
* Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings
* Experience developing and executing MOP, SOP, and EOP procedures
* Strong leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments
* Ability to work in a 24/7 mission-critical environment
Preferred Qualifications
* Trade license or certification (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or Stationary Engineer)
* Hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III / Tier IV data center experience
* OEM training (Schneider Electric, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane, Liebert, etc.)
* Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or facility expansion projects
* Familiarity with AI/GPU cooling technologies (liquid cooling, direct-to-chip, rear-door cooling)
Equal Opportunity
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Trillium Professional is seeking a Chief Engineer of Critical Facilities at a Data Center in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity. Pay range is $58-$70/hour + on-call stipend.
Responsibilities
* Chief Engineer - Critical Facilities serves as the highest technical authority on site for a hyperscale and AI data center environment in Phoenix, AZ.
* Provide reliability, safety, performance, and operational integrity oversight for all critical mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems across the facility. Supports construction/commissioning activities and ongoing operations, ensuring a seamless transition from build to operational stability.
* Lead incident response and operational decision-making in a 24/7 critical environment.
* Serve as primary technical authority for MEP systems, ensure standards, documentation, and operational discipline are maintained across the site.
* Oversee operation and performance of:
* UPS systems, batteries, PDUs/RPPs, switchgear
* Generators, ATS/STS, and fuel systems
* Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, cooling towers, pumps, valves
* BMS, EPMS, SCADA, and PLC-based systems
* Fire and life safety systems
* Ensure proper system operation during load transitions, maintenance, and fault conditions.
* Incident Response & Reliability Engineering: Act as incident commander for infrastructure events until leadership escalation occurs; lead troubleshooting, stabilization, and recovery efforts during system outages or abnormalities; perform root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective actions; identify operational risks and implement reliability improvements.
* Construction & Commissioning Support: Support commissioning and startup activities for new and existing infrastructure; validate system readiness and ensure successful turnover from construction to operations; oversee vendor and contractor execution of critical work in live environments; provide technical review of commissioning documentation and procedures.
* Procedures & Documentation: Own and review all Methods of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP); ensure procedural compliance and risk mitigation in all maintenance and operational activities.
* Maintain documentation including: One-line diagrams, mechanical and electrical schematics, equipment histories, maintenance logs.
* Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and support Lead Engineers and Facility Engineering staff; provide technical coaching and training on critical infrastructure systems; assist with onboarding, readiness assessments, and shift coverage planning; promote a safety-first and high-performance engineering culture.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, and internal safety standards; enforce LOTO procedures and high-risk work controls; support audits including ISO, SOC2, and regulatory inspections; promote continuous improvement in site safety practices.
Required Qualifications
* 7-10+ years of experience in data centers, critical facilities, industrial electrical/mechanical operations, or MEP environments
* Strong hands-on experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and cooling infrastructure
* Experience with BMS, EPMS, SCADA, or PLC-based control systems
* Proven experience in incident response and operational escalation
* Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings
* Experience developing and executing MOP, SOP, and EOP procedures
* Strong leadership and communication skills in high-pressure environments
* Ability to work in a 24/7 mission-critical environment
Preferred Qualifications
* Trade license or certification (Electrical, HVAC, Mechanical, or Stationary Engineer)
* Hyperscale, colocation, or Tier III / Tier IV data center experience
* OEM training (Schneider Electric, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane, Liebert, etc.)
* Experience supporting construction, commissioning, or facility expansion projects
* Familiarity with AI/GPU cooling technologies (liquid cooling, direct-to-chip, rear-door cooling)
Equal Opportunity
Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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