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Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP)

t5datacenters
Companyt5datacenters
CategoryEngineering
LocationKings Mountain
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted5 Mar 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (lever)
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Description
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) is the main point of contact for electrical operations and is responsible for all aspects of data center operations related to procedure-based MEP maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, training, and project oversight. The candidate will need to be experienced in Low, Medium, and High Voltage power distribution, electrical protection & controls systems, UPS & battery systems, electrical testing, applicable electrical codes & standards, critical cooling systems, HVAC systems, refrigerant based systems, and testing. Including, codes and standards and a basic understanding of plumbing systems.   RESPONSIBILITIES ·        Technical Supervision of the operation, maintenance and repair of all Electrical, Mechanical, & Plumbing critical environment systems while maintaining 100% uptime to all related critical systems ·        Working with the onsite vendors to ensure the ongoing operation, maintenance and repair of the MEP, the installation of updates, and the functionality of all MEP alarms and notifications ·        Development of detailed emergency, maintenance, and drill procedures (in conjunction with the Engineering team) ·        Adherence to all quality, health & safety, and environmental policies within the Data Center domain ·        Follow up and close out on all MEP issues raised by the Engineering Team through daily shift reports and CMMS open WO’s ·        Maintain all MEP equipment at optimal operational level ·        Develop and keep up to date all site MEP procedures including EOPs, SOPs, MOPs and Drills; all documentation should be consistent with current T5 & client standards ·        Supervision of MEP related drill and scenario training aids ·        Generation of periodic technical reports detailing the activities and issues relevant to the Data Center domain ·        Provide site specific MEP training to the Operations Team ·        Assist in the development and training of technicians with MEP related issues ·        Liaise closely with the Ops team with regard to day to day issues & improvements/solutions to the operation of the Electrical/Mechanical plants ·        Report health and safety breaches through the site process ·        Ensure the professional image of T5 and the client is presented to staff and visitors at all times ·        Develop a good working relationship with all members of the client and supplier staff and representatives ·        Communicate any lessons learnt from project implementations and highlight them to the site team to ensure measures are put in place to avoid these for future deployments ·        Ensure the provision of a safe and healthy working environment ·        This role also includes assisting the operations team if required to provide additional support within Critical Environment operations ·        Adhere to all relevant U.S. safety laws ·        Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5 Ops management   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE ·        Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience, required ·        5-7+ years’ experience in mission critical environments with a heavy emphasis on mechanical systems and operations   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES ·        Strong verbal and written communication skills required for working effectively with CFM, team members, vendors and customers on daily data center management ·        Good written technical proficiency to support the creation and revision of process documentation (MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs) ·        Above average problem-solving and analysis skills for evaluating a situation, identifying solutions, and working with leadership and teammates to resolve ·        Embraces a