Description
The Critical Facilities Data Center Engineer is part of the Facility Operations team, responsible for performing preventative and ongoing maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other infrastructure systems in mission-critical, high-risk, or high-reliability environments (e.g., data centers, medical facilities, laboratories, or utilities infrastructure).
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Acts as a consistent individual contributor and team member, providing influence, knowledge sharing, training, mentoring, and direction to other staff engineers and peers
- Applies expertise and knowledge to develop concepts, techniques, and process improvements
- Identifies and assists with resolving potential issues and ensures data center uptime and project success
- Reviews major design modifications and upgrades to ensure compliance with applicable codes, safety, and operational standards
- Creates and reviews all mission-critical MOPs (Method of Procedures) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for accuracy, safety, and business impact assessment
- Always collaborates with partner data centers
Functional Skills:
Systems Knowledge
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning, CRACs (Computer Room Air Conditioning), UPS (Uninterruptible Power Systems), ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches), Data center infrastructure or other mission-critical environments
Ability to interpret blueprints, CAD (Computer-Aided Design), electrical and mechanical schematics
Process Knowledge
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Change Management and ServiceNow Change Process
- Familiarity with safety and risk management principles
Computer Skills
Proficient in operating computers and related equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and using software applications including MS Office and internet-based tools
General Skills
Computer Literacy, Critical Environments, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), Data Center Management, Facility Engineering, Facility Maintenance, Fire Protection Engineering, HVAC Systems, Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Maintenance Strategy, Mission Critical, Problem Solving, Product Safety Standards
Experience:
2–5 years of relevant experience in critical facilities or related environments
General Skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and email applications
- Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Work Schedules:
- 1st Shift - Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 3:30PM
- 3rd Shift - 8 consecutive days (Tuesday –Tuesday), 9:00PM to 7:00AM
Off Schedule: 6 consecutive days (Wednesday –Monday)
3rd shift has a 15% shift differential
