Critical Facilities Engineer

Our client, a critical environments and data center operations organization, is seeking a  
** Critical Facilities Engineer
** to join their team. As a  
** Critical Facilities Enginee
** r, you will be part of the Critical Environments team supporting day-to-day uptime, incident response, and preventive maintenance across mission-critical facility systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on critical facility experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the confidence to work safely in high-stakes environments-so you can keep systems running and help protect the uptime customers depend on.

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* Job Title:

** Critical Facilities Engineer

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* Location:

** Charlotte, NC

** Pay Range:**  $36-$40/hr.

** Shift:
** 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift rotation) - 2 on 2 off, then 3 on 2 off; need to be prepared for 12-hour shifts

** What's the Job?*
* + Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair data center facility equipment to support 100% uptime, including fire/life safety, HVAC and mechanical systems, plumbing, controls, and hot water systems.

+ Operate and maintain critical electrical and emergency backup systems, including UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear, power distribution, and transformers.

+ Monitor and adjust refrigeration, chilled water, air conditioning equipment, boilers, ventilating systems, water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, and filters to ensure proper operation.

+ Record equipment readings, document findings, and make adjustments as needed; respond promptly to alarms and alerts through building management systems.

+ Manage work orders using CMMS, support vendor management, handle customer-facing tickets, and follow emergency escalation procedures.

** What's Needed?*
* + High School diploma or GED equivalent.

+ 3+ years of related work experience in critical environments, with hands-on exposure to systems such as UPS and generator/switch gear operations.

+ Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; strong technical comprehension for troubleshooting.

+ Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively with tenants and contractors.

+ Ability to work different schedules, respond to site emergencies, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs, working at heights, and using ladders up to 30 ft.

** What's in it for me?*
* + Opportunity to work in a critical environment where your technical skills directly support uptime and reliability.

+ Clear expectations around preventive maintenance, monitoring, and incident response-so you know what success looks like.

+ Hands-on responsibility across electrical, mechanical, and controls-related systems in a data center setting.

+ Experience building confidence with emergency escalation procedures and customer-facing ticket workflows.

+ Structured work through work order management and CMMS processes, including vendor and tenant coordination.

** Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:*
* + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

+ Dental Plan

+ Vision Plan

+ Health Savings Account

+ Health Flexible Spending Account

+ Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance

+ Business Travel Insurance

+ 401(k), Plus Match

+ Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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