About This Role

Do you want to help build some of the largest and most consequential enterprise

and customer technology systems in the world? Join Apple's Information Systems

and Technology (IS&T) organization. IS&T powers everything Apple does for

customers and the people who build for them. It's Apple's central nervous

system. Supporting 2.5 billion active Apple devices, processing billions of

secure transactions, and keeping the technology that defines modern life running

flawlessly, IS&T makes the impossible feel effortless. Do you love building

solutions to handle global complexity and immense scale? Imagine what you could

do here. Infrastructure Services is part of IS&T and the foundation of Apple's

global network operations — managing data center equipment and systems to

deliver compute, storage, and networking services for teams across Apple,

including its internal developer community. From individual facilities to a

worldwide network, Infrastructure Services ensures the technology underneath

everything works without question. Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new

ideas quickly become extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences.

Bring passion and dedication to your job, and you never know what you could

accomplish. We are actively seeking a Data Center Operations Manager who will

excel among a team of problem solvers and doers, committed to working in a

high-demand Critical Data Center environment that values continuous improvement

while embracing change. Apple's Data Center Operations team thrives with

individuals like you who take pride in owning the services we provide in our

critical environments, excel at actively managing and maintaining systems that

expand our customer support capabilities, and help the world in their daily

lives!

DESCRIPTION

The Chief Engineer serves as a key liaison between the Data Center Critical

Facilities Operations Manager and the Supervisors, ensuring critical facility

maintenance, operations, and processes strictly adhere to compliance standards.

This person manages and leads a highly skilled, diverse team with backgrounds in

electrical, mechanical, automation, fire/life safety, and operational safety.

his role will also support OPEX and CAPEX projects, vendor management,

construction activities, and after-hours incident response. The Chief Engineer

will also drive operational excellence by proposing innovative, cost-saving

solutions and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree or equivalent experience or vocational training in Electrical

or Mechanical Engineering Technology, Facilities Management, or a related field.

5+ years in a leadership or supervisory role within a data center or similar

critical operations environment. Strong understanding of data center

infrastructure, including power systems, cooling systems, and backup power

solutions. Ability to provide on-call support, responding quickly and

effectively to emergencies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

Engineering, or a related technical field. 7+ years of data center leadership

experience or similar critical operations environment. Skilled in coordinating

with critical facilities professionals to perform corrective actions, complete

incident reporting, and conduct root cause analysis. Outstanding leadership and

team development skills. Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills,

with experience optimizing service agreements and contractual terms. Ability to

interpret complex data and trends. Proficiency in the use of Maintenance

Management Systems (CMMS).