Chief Engineer
Aligned Data CentersConesville, OH
Full Time
Posted September 4, 2026
$123k - $175k· Est.
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Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Climate Technology
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
· Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline).
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Operations & Infrastructure Oversight
- Provide senior-level technical oversight for all critical facility systems including electrical distribution, UPS, generators, HVAC, chilled water systems, fire/life safety systems, and BMS platforms.
- Review and validate Change Requests (CRs) prior to Facility Manager approval to ensure procedural accuracy, risk mitigation completeness, and safety compliance.
- Ensure all work performed on site adheres strictly to approved SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and change management procedures.
- Conduct quality reviews of completed procedures and ensure proper documentation storage and record retention.
- Participate in and lead technical portions of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations following incidents.
- Maintain operational continuity between shifts by coordinating maintenance activities, vendor work, and ongoing projects.
- Safety, Compliance, & Emergency Response
- Ensure site adherence to all safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company operational policies.
- Conduct risk assessments related to maintenance activities and project execution.
- Stop unsafe work and escalate safety concerns as necessary.
- Respond to emergency events including power failures, fire alarms, equipment failures, and customer-impacting incidents.
- Coordinate with LCFTs to ensure OCC coverage and proper escalation during critical events.
- Support preparation and execution of AMMO audits and post-audit corrective actions.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Serve as senior technical mentor to LCFTs, CFTs, and CFMTs.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and training of Operations personnel.
- Develop and coordinate technical training programs including CMMS usage, controls systems, safety procedures, and operational best practices.
- Facilitate site drills in accordance with annual training plans and operational readiness requirements.
- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Promote innovation and process refinement across site operations.
- Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support the Facility Manager in customer interactions related to operational performance, audits, and technical reviews.
- Serve as Operations point of contact for on-site projects, coordinating scope reviews, access control, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Project Managers and vendors to ensure operational protection during project execution.
- Communicate technical updates and operational risks to the Director in a timely and professional manner.
- Budget & Resource Support
- Assist the Facility Manager in identifying operational efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
- Support review of vendor proposals, scopes of work, and maintenance planning activities.
- Ensure efficient utilization of site resources to maintain operational excellence while controlling costs.
- Project Management & Process Improvement
- Coordinate site-level operational aspects of infrastructure projects, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
- Support turnover readiness for new equipment and expansions.
- Develop tracking mechanisms to ensure proper completion of CMMS items (WO, PM, INC, REP, CR, etc.).
- Continuously evaluate operational processes to improve efficiency, documentation quality, and risk mitigation.
- Partner with Operations SMEs to ensure site adherence to company Runbook standards and implementation of operational bulletins.
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