Salute EMEA · 3 hours ago
Critical Facilities Engineer II - Data Center
Gainesville, VA. , Gainesville, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $48/hr
2+ years expSalute EMEA is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Critical Facilities Engineer II to ensure that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything that they do – without fail
Focus on the tasks and activities given to them and remain consistently focused on SAFETY
Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems
Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments, requiring the skill and direction of several electrical, mechanical, maintenance trades and engineering disciplines
Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures to ensure clean, functional, and safe conditions
Rapid response, investigation and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints, including humidity
Have a complete working knowledge on creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work
Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes, as necessary
Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data center
Directly interface with management team, contractors, and consultants for all phased data center construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while maintaining critical systems online
Work with the Site Manager and other stakeholders to track and complete a preventive and predicative maintenance schedule for critical maintenance and system commissioning
Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction
Responsible for data center white space and back-of-house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and systems
This position may require unusual hours of work approximately once every other week to meet critical maintenance windows and scheduling
Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and chiller maintenance)
Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and technical expertise for the entire data center
Directly manage and supervise Multi-Skilled Operators in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical critical facility equipment
On-call to respond to emergency situations at the data center
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
The Data Center Operator interacts across all internal departments, including executives and will interact with clients and vendors
Qualification
Required
Unwavering dedication to your team in support of their personal safety, morale, professional development, and operational capabilities
High School diploma or GED equivalent with two years of technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, industrial manufacturing, or relevant military operations experience in electrical and mechanical systems
Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams
Willingness and desire to achieve the preferred qualifications below and continue your own professional development
Preferred
Two to five years of progressive, hands-on experience in critical, data center operations, maintenance, and engineering within the data center industry
ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
Possesses Mechanical and/or Electrical certifications
Knowledge of industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)
Experience with construction planning, mechanical, systems, building controls, and Life-Safety Systems
Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations (such as ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues)
Demonstrated knowledge of building automation & management (BAS / BMS) systems
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and power metering systems
Strong quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills, with the ability to determine event root causes, performance shortfalls, and required corrective actions
Experience with the development, commissioning, and acceptance of mission critical systems
Demonstrated, working technical knowledge, and understanding of critical systems within data centers, including HVAC, standby emergency power, uninterruptible power supplies, and associated infrastructure
Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical systems including Medium-voltage switchgear, 480/277 Volt and 208/120-volt, electrical generation and distribution systems, Diesel powered AC generators, Static UPS systems, cell batteries and monitoring systems, static switches, PLC, Power monitoring systems, Data center power distribution and management systems
Benefits
8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Access to HSA
Mental health resources
Gym discounts
Discounted group programs, such as legal services
Home & auto insurance
Pet insurance
ID theft protection
Company
Salute EMEA
We are global data centre experts who exclusively serve the data centre industry, helping you solve your most pressing challenges, from increased demand for AI and High Performance Compute environments to the shortage of skilled talent and increased sustainability pressures.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-27Acquired
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