Mechanical Engineering Intern, NA

at  Vantage Data Centers

À PROPOS DE VANTAGE DATA CENTERS

Vantage s’engage à être un lieu de travail d’inclusion, d’équité, de respect et d’acceptation. Nous célébrons la diversité et cherchons intentionnellement des occasions d’apprendre des expériences de chacun.
Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands joueurs hyperscale, des fournisseurs de solutions infonuagiques et des grandes entreprises. Présente dans six marchés en Amérique du Nord et six en Europe, Vantage innove dans la conception des centres de données pour offrir des gains spectaculaires en termes de fiabilité, d’efficacité et de durabilité ainsi que des environnements flexibles qui peuvent évoluer aussi vite que le marché l’exige. Vantage connaît une croissance exponentielle grâce à ses installations nouvelles jumelées à ses acquisitions à travers l’Amérique du Nord et l’Europe.
Site Operations Department
The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health and wellbeing of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, customer service and performance of all data modules at each campus. The teams are staffed 24 x 7 on site with Critical Facilities Engineers (CFEs) on each shift. These teams are the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the general health of our customer installations. Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track needed work, each campus Site Operations department manages all preventative and corrective maintenance on-site for our campuses located throughout North America. Our culture expects and rewards operations teams that engage directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. These teams do most of the work themselves versus calling out constantly to vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective. We prove that service through transparent reporting on all key performance metrics gives the customers the ability to focus on their operations without having to manage the performance of the facilities.
Position Overview
This role can be based in Quincy, WA.
As a Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience and play a critical role in supporting data center operations. Acting as a first responder for data center infrastructure issues, you will assist in drafting emergency response procedures, troubleshooting mechanical systems, and collaborating with engineering teams to maintain operational efficiency in our cloud and data center environments. This is an ideal opportunity for an engineering student interested in gaining exposure to data center operations, with a focus on mechanical engineering in critical infrastructure settings.
Essential Job Functions

First Responder for Data Center Operations:

• Serve as the first responder for mechanical issues in the data center, assisting with immediate troubleshooting and issue identification to minimize downtime.
• Monitor, respond to, and escalate alerts or alarms related to mechanical and HVAC systems, working closely with senior engineers to implement solutions.

Procedure Development:

• Write and update emergency response procedures specific to data center operations, ensuring clear guidelines for mechanical system responses.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for handling mechanical issues, such as temperature fluctuations, equipment failures, and maintenance tasks.

Troubleshooting and Support:

• Assist with diagnosing and resolving mechanical system issues, including HVAC systems, chillers, and other climate control equipment, critical to maintaining optimal operating conditions.
• Conduct field investigations and report findings to support troubleshooting and improve system reliability.

Operational Efficiency and Preventive Maintenance:

• Participate in preventive maintenance activities, helping to ensure the mechanical infrastructure remains in optimal working condition.
• Collaborate with facility engineers to assess and implement improvements that enhance energy efficiency and reduce the risk of mechanical failures.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Document key activities, issues, and resolutions, providing accurate records of responses and maintenance activities.
• Prepare reports on mechanical system performance and identify opportunities to enhance system efficiency and response times.

Additional Duties:
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year university pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

• Rising Senior status
• Minimum GPA requirement – 3.0
• Previous Internship experience preferred but not required

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with all aspects of modern working practice and tools, including MS Office, MS Teams.
• Travel required is expected to be between local sites

Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Hourly Range: $20.00 - $25.00
• It is estimated that the internship will run from June 2, 2025, to August 15, 2025.

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