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Sr. Data Center Chief Engineer

Richardson, TX💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead 24x7 operations and maintenance of a critical financial services data center facility, ensuring uptime and compliance.

Role type

Senior IC facility operations leader (data center)

Builds

Physical data center infrastructure (power, cooling, security, mechanical systems)

Domain

Commercial real estate / Data Center Operations

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Electrical systems fundamentals, UPS systems, generators, electrical switchgear, Mechanical systems fundamentals, chillers, building automation and control systems, raised floor critical environments, blueprint reading, staff recruitment and mentoring, KPI management, budgeting (OPEX/CAPEX), vendor management, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Associates or Bachelor's degree in engineering or mechanical field

Technologies

MS Office, Corrigo, Salesforce, Remedy

Responsibilities

Lead 24x7 team of operating engineers, assess facility infrastructure to avoid unplanned outages, maintain compliance documentation, recruit and develop technical staff, coordinate construction and maintenance work orders, manage annual PM schedules, oversee third-party vendor work, support OPEX/CAPEX planning, ensure safe work conditions and PPE usage

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory leadership

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