Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Management of external Mechanical engineer contractors

• Work on project level tasks and milestones assigned by the project management team

• Take part in reviews of project plans and specifications

• Subject matter expert responsible for technical reviews including submittals, RFIs and engineering studies/analysis

• Interface and manage Mechanical design and design-build contractors on a per-project basis

• Report on weekly basis to the Vantage leadership on design progress, blockers, risks and assignment of priorities

• Part of the review process of engineering studies of all types

• A career path provided to progress Mechanical engineers to the next level

• Visit job sites for field investigations and coordination meetings.

• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment and system submittals

• Attend project design team meetings and interface with various team members

• Review, comment and process project plans and actively participate at various gating approvals

• Participation in on-site job walks and meetings

• Develop and/or set minimum requirements for complete sequence of operations for all designed systems. Review complete sequence of operations for all designed Mechanical systems

• Review documentation for the Mechanical part of the commissioning efforts of each project 

• Support Site Operations to troubleshoot /tune existing systems

• Provide oversight and review of project plans, equipment and system submittals      

• Coordinate with internal engineering teams across all disciplines to ensure products delivered to Operations are streamline and optimized to meet the needs of the business across all functions

• Conduct value engineering analyses, and provide system recommendations based on ROI and IRR analysis 

• Participate in product development process flow from idea to implementation led by the innovation engineering team to apply for and obtain patents for the company to retain its IP.

• Attend project design team meetings and ensure product constructed meets engineering standards and specifications

• Work closely with Operations to find a balance between cost-effective solutions & operational sustainability

• Project coordination and commissioning support

• Support Sales during tours, RFP response, both standard and bespoke solutions, and customer meetings

• Help set standards for Mechanical commissioning efforts and ensure compliance on each project 

• Management of internal and external design teams

• Respond on an as needed basis to data center related emergencies

• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by management

EMEA Based Engineer:

• Site reviews, inspections, reports and snag list issues and ensuring compliance with the design intent and specifications

• Participation in all walkdowns, acceptance sessions, risk workshops, leading to the successful handover of the facility to Operations

• Participate in the closeout of the project – sign offs, closeout of snag lists, review of the handover documentation and the operational details & risks as necessary.

• Participate in all pre-commissioning and commissioning activities – such as FAT, walkdowns (W1, W2), SAT, defects listing, etc.

• Participate in all design risk assessments, risk assessments, etc. , with the Safety rep and the client owner’s rep

• Prepare the necessary documentation for the Safety File as the handover stage of the project

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• 10 plus years’ experience with at least 5 years working directly within the data centre field

• Undertake long haul and short haul travel on a frequent basis

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Safety and security always matter. During COVID, all positions that can work remotely have been, and appropriate steps have been taken to ensure the safety of employees in any position essential to be on site. Regardless of where you are working, technology to work effectively is provided on or in advance of your first day of employment.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don’t meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer