Enterprise Critical Infrastructure Power & Cooling MDF/IDF SME

Day-to-Day

A food and beverage client is transforming numerous North American field locations. In parallel to the warehouse transformation, the IT physical spaces are being modernized to meet the current and future needs of the client. The server room or MDF (Multiple Distribution Frame) and IDF (Individual Distribution Frame) locations will be partially or completely renovated. This role is designed to partner with numerous stakeholders simultaneously to construct an MDF and one or more IDF’s in new Field site locations. During the project, there will be specific milestones that need to be met, managing simultaneous conflicting priorities, ambiguity, rapid changing environments, and selecting travel to the sites.

This role is designed to deliver Server and Network main distribution frame (MDF) and IDF spaces. This role requires selecting physical abilities such as using ladders, stairwells, moving power whips, racking, and selecting compute devices. The role is to implement a best-in-class standards regime for server room builds and transition to the local site to meet their business needs.

Responsibilities:
- Perform/validate IT heat-load calculations for MDF/IDF spaces using deployed hardware power draw (kW) and convert to BTU/hr. Ensure cooling is sized for current load + growth margin.
- Validate mechanical design assumptions including airflow, temperature differential, humidity control, and equipment placement to prevent hotspots.
- Coordinate with Facilities/mechanical vendors to ensure HVAC is installed, commissioned, and verified prior to rack & stack; document test results and readiness sign-off.
- Establish/verify environmental targets aligned with ASHRAE guidance for IT spaces (temperature/humidity operating range) and confirm monitoring points/sensor placement.

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Experiences and Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Electrical, Mechanical or 7 years relevant experience in a construction or architectural role.
· Ability to deliver on tight deadlines and manage multiple deliverables.
· Ability to work with several vendors competing to work in tight spaces simultaneously.
· Ability to pivot and refocus on an immediate need on demand
· Proficiency with structured cabling standards: copper, fiber, and UTP.
Precision and attention to detail is a must and enforceable

Qualifications

· Experience and ability to manage a technology construction project from concept through completion.
· Familiarity with IT industry teams. Such as but not limited to: Infrastructure Compute, Infrastructure network, IT-OT, storage, TCP/IP, and most common IT terminology.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
· Deep technical expertise and Proficiency with UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), mechanical (cooling), and electrical terms and best practices
Electrical terms such as, but not limited to single phase, three phase power, transformers, surge protection devices
· Proficiency on (but not limited to) ANSI/TIA-568, TIA-569, TIA-606, J-STD-607, NFPA 70 (NEC), ASHRAE, and BICSI TDMM standards, norms and practices.
· Ability to manage several physical/construction tasks simultaneously. Including but not limited to:
o Electrical, mechanical, room construction, piping, flooring, insulation, roofing.
o Familiar with blueprints and design concepts.
o Familiar with electrical terms, building code, NEC and NEMA
· Experience with OSHA and workplace safety guidelines
· Experience working and partnering with General Contractors, electricians, mechanical technicians, carpenters, high and low voltage wiring personnel.
· Ability to work in construction spaces: inside, outside, all weather conditions, warehouse spaces
· Proficient skills with mathematics, measurements, temperature gradients, humidity terms is a must
· Ability to work in non-conventional spaces: ladders, catwalks, conveyer belts, rooftops, and scissor lifts.
· Precision and attention to detail is a must and enforceable
· Deliver consistent results at one and all sites with the exact same results
· Select travel when approved
· Regular written updates and status reports
· Demonstrated experience performing cooling capacity sizing for IT rooms (MDF/IDF), including kW load planning, BTU/hr conversion, and HVAC capacity validation (tons).
· Working knowledge of airflow management best practices (hot/cold aisle concepts, blanking panels, cable management to reduce airflow blockage).
· Ability to interpret technical proposals and validate against IT load requirements.
· Ability to travel 50% of the time across the US and Canada

· Experience with critical facilities environments (UPS, Generator/ATS, power redundancy)
· ISO 9001 qualification is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.