Dean Fluor is looking for a Critical Facilities Specialist to join our operations team working at a state of the art mission critical government data center. 

The critical facilities specialist is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire/life safety equipment is operating at peak efficiency. This involves continuous monitoring equipment using advanced automated control systems, preventative maintenance, and immediate response to emergent issues. The critical facilities specialist serves as an expert technical resource reporting to a critical facilities manager, interacting with government support personnel, and any third party vendors. They are the singular focal point for all facility operations within the data center.

The Critical Facilities Specialist job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Remotely monitors the mechanical/electrical systems performance. 
• Performs/monitors daily rotations of critical equipment to maintain equal runtimes. Adjust operating parameters as needed to maintain the facility within specifications.
• As abnormal operations are identified, walks down equipment, troubleshoots and identify corrective measures, repairs if possible or generate a corrective maintenance work order.
• Responsible for tracking and recording the status of the operational system using applicable journals and control system tools.
• Identify and recommend changes to improve overall plant reliability and performance.
• Updates the mechanical/electrical system control applications maximizing their efficiency.
• Revises operating parameters as needed to accommodate changes in the facility or to correct any identified problems/inefficiencies.
• Performs routine operator rounds of facility equipment, monitoring the operation and recording operating parameters on reading sheets.    
• Records and reports all faults, deficiencies, and other unusual occurrences. Responds to emergency situations and performs any and all task necessary for the protection of occupants and the facility.
• Performs minor corrective maintenance work on facility support equipment (e.g. Air compressors, pumps, fences, gates, humidifiers, air conditioning units, etc).
• Record all values in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), accurately recording plant condition, time spent on job, condition equipment, and additional repairs if needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

• Must be able to work as needed, including shift work (e.g. nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Willing to work overtime as necessary to complete tasks.
• Must satisfy one (1) of the following requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED combined with a minimum of ten (10) years' experience in maintaining HVAC systems, including one (1) year concurrent related experience in data center or complex mission critical environments.
  • High school diploma or GED combined with a minimum of ten (10)  years' experience in facilities maintenance with thorough understanding of electrical distribution systems, including one (1) year concurrent related experience in data center or complex mission critical environments.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, equipment/tool manuals, safety manuals, and other printed and/or written material as it relates to the job.
• Ability to input information into computerized maintenance and time keeping databases.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at elevations, on ladders, and on lift equipment over six feet above the ground.
• Must carry a two-way radio when on duty to enable prompt emergency response.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to and from the job site.
• Must conform to all city, state and federal licensing and certification requirements. 
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures and adhere to company standards.
• Must be a team player committed to working in a quality environment.
• Requires excellent verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills in English. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload with minimal supervision.
• Must perform other miscellaneous job-related duties as requested.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• BS degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• Operational experience in a control room environment.
• Programmer knowledge of Energy Management Controls System (EMCS) control logic.

This position is considered sensitive and may require extensive background screening processes in order to meet current or future Network and/or government contract needs. Applicants and employees may be subject to and/or be required to meet specific background eligibility requirements in order to apply and maintain such positions.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.