Senior Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

The Senior Mechanical Engineer reports to the Technical Manager and provides critical technical support to the Operations team. You will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and optimal performance of the facility's mechanical infrastructure through design expertise, maintenance optimization, and technical problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage critical technical maintenance activities associated with all mechanical systems to reduce operational risk in accordance with the Maintenance Operating Procedure (MOP)
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP), and MOP for all critical facility equipment and activities
• Coordinate maintenance activities across multiple mechanical disciplines including HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing systems

• Provide technical support during the construction phase, responding to RFIs (Requests for Information) and addressing design and installation issues
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines to ensure projects are delivered within budget and on schedule
• Support and manage the mechanical team including HVAC, fire protection, and plumbing functions

• Work with the Operations team on incident investigation, follow-up actions, and submission of interim and final reports to management
• Execute Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for problem management to improve system uptime and productivity

• Identify parameters in Building Management System (BMS) and Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) system data and conduct data analysis to identify improvement opportunities
• Analyze and evaluate mechanical system performance, identifying areas for improvement and recommending equipment upgrades
• Analyze energy usage, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings
• Conduct capacity tracking and utilization trending with proactive monitoring and optimization initiatives

• Support Green Building certification requirements and ensure mechanical systems maintain compliance with sustainability standards
• Keep abreast of changes in codes and technologies appropriate to mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines
• Support and coordinate major activities including annual shutdowns, equipment overhauls, drills, tabletop exercises, and equipment failure simulations

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance system performance and reduce operational costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure seamless system integration

Required Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in data center or critical infrastructure industries (such as refinery, oil and gas, or semiconductor)

• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, BMS, CMMS/DCIM, ERP systems, and Microsoft BI tools
• Strong ability to articulate and explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Technical expertise in mechanical systems and HVAC technology
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Project coordination and cross-functional collaboration
• Performance optimization and continuous improvement
• Systems thinking and operational excellence
• Communication and stakeholder engagement