Data Center Critical Environment Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I Mechanical Engineer in the Data Center Operations team, you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform.

Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 300 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide. With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees, we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

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Qualifications

1. Required Qualifications:
   Proven relevant and related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor in Technology Management and Marine Engineering, or related field AND some related technical engineering experience OR Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND somewhat of related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.
2. Ability to conduct business in English

Background Check Requirements:
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

While not required, we also look for the following Preferred Qualifications:

1. Extensive relevant and related technical engineering experience OR Bachelor in Technology Management and Marine Engineering, or related field AND proven related technical engineering experience OR Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND proven related technical engineering experience OR equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

1. A strong desire and capability to learn, grow, and develop new skills
2. Empower a culture of safety, security, and compliance in all aspects of Datacenter activities
3. Understand the design and functionality of your Datacenters
4. Work alongside a team of industry professionals across the Information Technology (IT) and Critical Environments (CE) spectrum to support 24x7x365 on-site Datacenter operations and mechanical infrastructures
5. Responsible for mechanical infrastructure post-incident audits and RCAs.
6. Identify, evaluate, and propose mitigation/resolution plans to operational risks.
7. Oversee, plan and develop new or update preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
8. Act as the technical authority for on-site operations of large-scale mechanical and monitor/control (BAS) systems, designs, and projects.
9. Guide, oversee, and support various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs following methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
10. Be responsible for ensuring critical equipment is maintained to statutory and regulatory requirements, manufacturers' recommendations, and Microsoft internal maintenance standards.
11. Establish and coordinate maintenance & safety procedures, maintaining redundant high-capacity cooling systems, Diesel Generators, UPS systems, Fire systems, and secondary backup systems.
12. Have a hands-on understanding of how equipment works and how to troubleshoot equipment, systems, subsystems, and components independently, supervising on-site high-risk activities.
13. Assist in capacitation and training processes
14. Participate in Commissioning processes
15. Assure we operate to comply with our commitment to the sustainability of our cloud infrastructure, driving resource efficiency across our datacenters.
16. Assist with supplier interaction, selection, and overseeing mechanical supplier execution.
17. Lead through change by bringing clarity, generating energy, and delivering success.

Benefits

Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work:

1. Industry leading healthcare
2. Educational resources
3. Discounts on products and services
4. Savings and investments
5. Maternity and paternity leave
6. Generous time away
7. Giving programs
8. Opportunities to network and connect