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Chief and Lead Engineer/Technician

RecruitMilitary Placement Services

Job Location : Memphis,TN, USA

Posted on : 2025-07-13T05:02:22Z

Job Description :
In these roles, the Chief Engineer and Lead Engineer are responsible for maintaining the reliability, maintenance, and performance of critical infrastructure supporting over 75MW of IT capacity. Core responsibilities focus primarily on electrical distribution systems (80%) with additional mechanical support functions (20%). Daily tasks include scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, vendor oversight, and ensuring strict compliance with safety and environmental standards.The Lead Engineer focuses on the direct execution of maintenance and project work while collaborating across internal teams such as engineering, logistics, and construction. The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading a team of 10+ engineers, managing major capital projects, refining maintenance strategies, and partnering with site leadership to drive uptime, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Both roles require strong technical ability, proactive problem-solving skills, and a disciplined commitment to operational excellence.Veterans with backgrounds in electrical maintenance, power generation, facilities operations, aviation maintenance, or other mission-critical environments will find these roles to be a strong fit. Experience maintaining system readiness under strict standards, executing maintenance under pressure, and making independent decisions directly aligns with the operational demands of these positions. Leadership, accountability, and operational discipline are key to success. Whether leading a team or executing directly on critical systems, individuals with hands-on technical experience and a track record of performance under operational constraints will excel.The Chief Engineer and Lead Engineer roles offer the opportunity to play key parts in the operation and reliability of a high-performance data center environment. These roles are designed for individuals seeking to grow within a stable, technically driven environment where leadership, operational excellence, and technical skill are recognized and rewarded.Base salary $100K - $160K, depending on position. Both roles include a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid holidays, and a structured Monday through Friday schedule with limited overtime outside of project-driven needs.Work directly with some of the most advanced electrical and mechanical systems in the industry, supporting hyperscale data center operations that power cloud, AI, and enterprise technologies.infrastructure. Job 58355
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