Senior Associate Specialist

Job Description Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive. Your day at NTT DATA The Senior Associate Mechanical Engineer is a developing subject matter expert, accountable for supporting the design and construction of complex and mission critical data centers. This role supports the definition of mechanical systems design requirements for multiple, simultaneous data center projects from inception through completion and provides expertise to the relevant core and cross functional business teams.What you'll be doing Key Responsibilities: Contributes to solutions for mechanical problems that arise in design and operation of mission critical systems. Works with cross-functional teams to support operational objectives in mission critical systems. Contributes to troubleshooting problems and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA) for problems affecting system performance and efficiency Contributes to design and documentation, including but not limited to supporting construction drawings and commissioning test scripts. Stays updated with industry trends and best practices in mechanical engineering. Performs any other related task as required. Knowledge and Attributes: Developing knowledge of mechanical equipment including Air Cooled Chillers, Pumps, Water Treatment Systems, HVAC equipment, Computer Room AC Units (CRACs), Operating Building Management and Industrial PLC Control Systems, Air handling equipment, Valves, Piping, Ductwork, Storm and sanitary drains, industrial and domestic water. Developing competence and familiarity with energy calculations. Developing proficiency in fluid flow and heat transfer calculations including approach temperature, small temperature difference, sensible load, latent load, NPSH, pump and fan affinity laws, pressure loss, fan and pump heat, kW/Ton, EER, IPLV, and the like. Developing ability to perform psychrometric calculations and develop system state points and processes including use of wet bulb temperature, dewpoint temperature, dry bulb temperature, and enthalpy. Developing understanding of control methods and hardware including signal types, data communication protocols for Building Automation and Control networks, actuator types, failure modes, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and control tuning methods. Developing knowledge of relevant building codes, standards and regulations including California Title 24, ASHRAE, ASME, Life Safety, IBC, NFPA and OSHA. Strong team player with good interpersonal skills coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize work efficiently, with good team orientation. Ability to demonstrate computing skills that show complex data trending/tracking and analysis. Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Project. Academic Qualifications and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field required. Professional Engineering certification required. Required Experience: Moderate level of experience, preferably gained in a data center environment or critical environment (hospital, power plant, etc.) Moderate level of experience with large scale technical operations. Moderate level of experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling. Familiarity regarding ASHRAE TC 9.9 publications including PUE, ASHRAE Recommended Experience relating to temperature and Humidity Limits, Data Centre Controls, Containment. Workplace type: On-site WorkingAbout NTT DATA NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. 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