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Chief Engineer – Data Center Operations, Santiago, Chile

The Chief Engineer will manage overall site operations, maintenance, client reporting, staff coordination, emergency response, incident and problem management, and participate in various projects. The role is based in the Santiago, Chile data center and requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week plus 10% travel throughout LATAM for additional regional data centers, annual and quarterly company meetings.

Primary Responsibilities

- Monitor, maintain and operate all on‑site mission critical equipment, including:
- Primary Switch Gear
- Medium Voltage Gear
- Distributed Switch Gear
- Automatic and Static Transfer Switches
- Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS)
- Diesel Generators
- Power Distribution Units (PDU's)
- Remote Power Panels (RPP's)
- Main and sub breakers
- HVAC, CRAC and mini‑mate cooling units
- Fire and Life Safety systems

- Create, manage and execute standard Methods of Procedure (MOP)
- Support the Regional Manager in implementing and managing the Preventative Maintenance program, reporting as required
- Maintain accurate CMMS and monitoring system records for all critical components
- Identify improvements for efficiency and utilization (PUE)
- Supervise, evaluate and manage contract technical labor teams
- Ensure compliance with safety procedures and use of protective equipment
- Maintain ongoing communication with tenants and vendors




- Assist in updating as‑built drawings and ensure code and agency compliance for building operations
- Participate in on‑call rotation for evening and weekend incidents
- Provide 1‑hour response time for high‑priority incidents and address all customer concerns promptly

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Operate, manage and maintain critical electrical, mechanical, and fire & life safety systems
- Analyze and interpret complex project documents (AutoCAD, Visio, PDF)
- Vendor management experience
- Process work orders, tickets, schedules and inventory in a formalized ticket management system
- Knowledge of automated building management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication in English and Spanish

Education/Experience

- 10+ years of operations in a mission critical environment with strong client management skills
- Direct experience operating within an enterprise or hyperscale data center from an MEP standpoint
- Prior experience with Emerson‑Liebert power and mechanical equipment, SquareD switchgear, MTU/Caterpillar/Cummins generators and fire & life safety systems
- Expertise in creating, updating and following MOPs and SOPs to support clients at the highest level of quality
- Experience leading and managing large sites in Incident, Problem, and Change Management ticketing systems

Travel

This position requires 10% travel within the LATAM region to manage additional data centers and attend company meetings.

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📌 Chief Engineer, Data Center Operations - Santiago, Chile
🏢 EdgeConneX
📍 Santiago