Director, Electrical Engineering and Automation

Global Director, Engineering and Automation What this job involves - The Director of Engineering and Automation will be a program manager and subject matter expert as it relates to building automation strategies, maintenance, smart buildings and controls, and analytics.

• Ensure innovation, best practices, playbooks, and standards are implemented globally.
• Develop and implement Smart Building Platform monitoring and controls technology strategies
• Act as technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical engineering and controls automation for operations and facilities management of data centers and technology labs
• Oversee the Intelligent Operations Center (IOC) for monitoring building performance globally across the client portfolio and responding to building automation alarms and equipment failures
• Lead and manage a globally dispersed team of Building Automation System (BAS) engineers across multiple regions
• Drive optimal tracking and performance related to building automation and technical services
• Write or review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and playbooks for the IOC and BAS teams
• Be the owner of electrification system operations programs and upgrade projects
• Create best practices related to maintenance strategies and facility operations.
• Develop or integrate assessment tools to evaluate performance electrical systems
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends related to smart building technologies
• Provide expertise for operations teams to understand data insights and analytics: identify trends, failures, and optimize schedules
• Ensure maintenance strategies for electrification systems are aligned based on operational priorities and risk
• Advise on the delivery of maintenance strategies, such as self-performance decisions, PM/PdM implementation, condition-based maintenance, and other programs
• Provide direction to Reliability Engineering and implement RCM principles
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through learning, hosting events, and coaching staff
• Governance of the electrical engineering and building automation program
• Position is on-site and expected to be in the client office 3-5 days a week as needed

Travel: 10% - 20% Qualifications: Electrical Engineering Bachelor Degree Minimum, Masters Or P.E. Preferred 10 years of progressive experience with engineering and building automation systems Advanced Planning, Scheduling, And Project Management Experience a Plus High level of knowledge of BAS technologies, HVAC, CUP, Chiller, Cooling Tower, and auxiliary equipment operation and maintenance Preferred Location: San Jose, CA or San Francisco Bay area Raleigh / Durham, NC area