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Job Summary
The Lead Mechanical Engineer is a senior technical specialist responsible for leading complex mechanical and critical infrastructure operations that require significant judgment, initiative, and technical expertise. This role provides technical leadership for critical mechanical systems, ensures compliance with operational standards, and drives continuous improvement across site operations. The position plays a key role in incident response, vendor management, and mentoring team members while ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of facility infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Mechanical & Critical Infrastructure Operations
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for critical mechanical and facility infrastructure systems
Perform and oversee complex mechanical repairs, installations, inspections, and commissioning activities for critical systems
Monitor the Building Monitoring System (BMS) and lead the resolution of complex alarms and events requiring advanced technical judgment; ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and recommend corrective and preventive actions
Operate, maintain, and oversee mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water systems, plumbing, fire suppression, and life-safety systems
Drive the implementation of energy efficiency and mechanical optimization initiatives
Coordinate and provide technical guidance to team members in the execution of critical infrastructure work
Assess operational risk, understand system-level impacts, and proactively recommend engineering solutions
Vendor & Contractor Management
Lead and coordinate vendors and contractors performing skilled mechanical and infrastructure work to ensure compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and contractual obligations
Review, develop, and approve maintenance scripts, procedures, and technical documentation
Own the work approval and control process for critical maintenance activities, including:
Pre-work technical briefings and risk reviews
Oversight and control of work execution during shifts
Final technical review, validation, and acceptance of completed work
Partner with vendors to ensure all mechanical drawings, equipment documentation, and technical records remain accurate and up to date
Site Administration & Incident Leadership
Prepare and review technical site logs and documentation required for permits, including Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) and scripts
Identify mechanical and infrastructure Single Points of Failure (SPOFs) and lead mitigation planning and implementation
Act as a technical lead responder for on-site incidents, including mechanical failures, system outages, and major operational disruptions
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts and drive the implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Provide hands-on leadership and technical direction to on-site staff during incident response and recovery
Ensure all operational processes and procedures are consistently followed and continuously improved
Work Orders, Projects & Lifecycle Management
Lead execution of skilled mechanical work orders, including system modifications and upgrades
Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, auxiliary, and support systems to minimize downtime and operational risk
Lead changes and upgrades to mechanical, electrical (interface-level), and specialized systems as required
Manage and execute complex mechanical and infrastructure improvement projects
Support lifecycle management, end-of-life planning, and critical equipment replacement initiatives
Identify and recommend infrastructure enhancement and capital project opportunities
Leadership & Collaboration
Serve as a technical authority in resolving complex mechanical and facility incidents
Collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, safety, and leadership teams
Mentor and develop team members in mechanical engineering best practices, troubleshooting, and incident response
Communicate spare parts and inventory requirements to stakeholders to maintain optimal stock levels of critical mechanical equipment
Act as a subject matter expert and escalation point for critical mechanical issues
Qualifications
5+ years of direct DC operations experience in mechanical engineering
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent discipline
Willingness to work on rotating shifts
Strong knowledge of HVAC, cooling systems, plumbing, fire protection, and critical facility infrastructure
Demonstrated experience leading incidents, managing vendors, and mentoring technical teams
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