Critical Infrastructure Engineer - Talent Community

At Flexential, we're always looking to connect with talented individuals interested in building a career in data center operations. While we may not currently have an open Critical Infrastructure Engineer position in your preferred location, we welcome your application to join our talent community.

By applying to this posting, you'll be considered for future Critical Infrastructure Engineer openings as they become available. Our recruiting team regularly reviews candidates from this talent community and will reach out when opportunities arise that align with your skills, experience, and location preferences.

Responsibilities include learning and utilizing skills to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment for all data center(s) assigned and maintaining mission‑critical uptime of 99.999% or higher. Must build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Data Center Technician team (DCT) and provide hands‑on training as required. This is an entry‑level position in the Regional Operations Team.

• 24x7 facility on‑call responsibility
• Monitor and maintain the operations, maintenance and repair of all mission‑critical equipment and systems supporting 24x7 data center operators to achieve 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and other technical documents.
• Drive change toward operational excellence goals.
• Identify constraints and propose solutions.
• Assist in disaster recovery "dry run" exercises.
• Assist in commissioning efforts.
• Maintain AHJ requirements.
• Maintain and implement change windows per company policies.
• Assist in the provisioning of power for customer orders and other electrical modifications as assigned while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Assist with off‑hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.
• Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power.
• Be able to read Method of Procedures (MOP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all maintenance and operational aspects of the data center.
• Perform the assigned facility(s) rounds to ensure proper equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
• Monitoring/alerting of facility equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• 1 Year of data center experience.
• 1+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving.
• Experience working with building automation.
• 1+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
• A basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
• Applicable military experience.
• Applicable trade experience.

• Electrical or mechanical certifications (Associates degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline).
• 2+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
• Engages in management, soft skill, and emotional intelligence training.
• Meets/exceeds functional/technical depth and complexity.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk or Stand for 50% of the time.
• Moderate or advanced keyboard usage.
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Travel 5% of the time.

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Ergonomics
• Climb ladders
• Mechanical lift
• Noise
• Temperature Extremes
• Trip/Fall
• Driving (must possess valid driver's license and insurance)

Hourly salary range for this role is estimated to be $30.50 - $32.00. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic…