Lead Mechanical Engineer (Data Center)

Job Summary

Leads the mechanical maintenance team responsible for preventive maintenance and complex corrective repairs on critical mechanical systems, ensuring reliable operation of HVAC and associated plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the mechanical team's daily activities; establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Oversee all mechanical building systems including HVAC, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and associated plant.
• Implement and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs for mechanical systems.
• Maintain effective building-specific maintenance and safety procedure manuals for mechanical assets.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts and technical scopes with outside contractors and subcontractors.
• Perform and oversee complex corrective repairs and fault diagnosis on critical mechanical infrastructure.
• Mentor and coach mechanical technicians; set and track team deadlines.
• Support switching and isolation activities in coordination with the Shift Lead and Critical Facility Manager.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification/trade certification.
• Several years of experience in mission-critical or data centre mechanical systems maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH, and building management systems (BMS).
• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams in a 24/7 critical environment.
• Good understanding of health & safety obligations related to mechanical maintenance activities.Proficiency with CMMS/EAM systems and Microsoft Office applications.