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United Airlines Engineer - IT Systems in Chicago, Illinois
Description
United's Digital Technology team designs, develops, and maintains massively scaling technology solutions brought to life with innovative architectures, data analytics, and digital solutions.
Our Values : At United Airlines, we believe that inclusion propels innovation and is the foundation of all that we do. Our Shared Purpose: "Connecting people. Uniting the world." drives us to be the best airline for our employees, customers, and everyone we serve, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. Our team spans the globe and is made up of diverse individuals all working together with cutting-edge technology to build the best airline in the history of aviation.
With multiple employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities and world-class benefits like health insurance, parental leave, and space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work that will make you feel welcome and accepted. Come join our team and help us make a positive impact on the world.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Facilities Engineer provides operational integrity of the data center electrical, mechanical and fire safety systems. Ensures that data center problems are identified and resolved quickly and with quality. Responsible for performing preventative maintenance in accordance with established schedule and in compliance with all codes, industry, and company standards. Responsible to develop infrastructure improvements and serve as domain expert in assigned area or specialty (e.g., cooling, electrical, mechanical and facilities related interior and exterior infrastructure).
Daily checks to determine operational functionality of hyper scale electrical and mechanical systems and NFPA70e and OSHA Regulations that pertain to data centers and triage failing systems, moving such systems off-line and implement redundant systems as needed
Performs preventative and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems
Monitoring of all automation systems of the building
Responsible for the safe, professional, and operationally sound manipulation of electrical
Ensure the MOPS that support systems in high-availability, high-risk, or high-reliability environments are built, reviewed and applied to support the manipulation of the IT production loads
Responds quickly to emergency situations that impact the operations and coordinates with other critical facilities professionals to perform corrective repairs
Ability to read and interpret fire system, electrical system and mechanical system drawings and schematics to execute system triage as needed
Complete documentation which follows all federal, state, and local regulations for operations and work safety to include knowledge of safety procedures and equipment, procedures, and established techniques
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Well versed in NEC and NFPA-75 rules and regulations
2+ years of experience in a related field
Prior building automation experience
Data Center Facilities systems experience
Experience working in facilities environment with exposure to electrical, mechanical, plumbing and refrigeration type equipment
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach and lift as required, on a continuous basis, with items that can weigh up to 75lbs
Ability to work extended hours within a Data Center Environment and typically within a heat range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit while following OSHA driven work rest cycles
Requires ability to climb and use a ladder varying in types from A-Frame to extension ladders at various heights
Understands the implications of work to make sound recommendations for solutions
Consistently demonstrate and follow established procedures for assigned activities and collaborate cross functional with teams as well as vendors and suppliers to achieve goals
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Preferred
Associate degree or 2 years of relevant work experience in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
4+ years of experience in a related field
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT
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