Data Center Facilities Engineer II

Shift: M - F, 8 AM - 5 PM – 24/7 Coverage Needed

Reports to:

Operations Facility Manager

Element Critical is seeking to add a Data Center Facilities Engineer who aligns with our company values of accountability, integrity, grit, and problem-solving.

This position participates in a 24/7 operational support model. DC Facilities Engineers share responsibility for after-hours support through a weekly rotating on-call schedule that is distributed to all participating onsite team members and managed on a monthly rotation basis.

This role has the responsibility for the operations and maintenance at the data center and will take daily direction from facilities leadership. DC Facilities Engineers must be able to immediately recognize system shortcomings, respond to operational and emergency situations, and provide technical guidance and direction during real time problem management.

Responsibilities include the support of all data center engineering, facility, and grounds maintenance, along with other site support functions. This role will be part of a team that is accountable for the operational performance readiness, reliability, and integrity of the mission-critical infrastructure systems which include (but are not limited to) the following:
Electrical Distribution Gear, ATS, Generators, Fuel Pumps and Fuel Storage, UPS Units, PDU Units, UPS Backup Batteries, Chillers, Pumps, CRACs, Air Handling Units (AHU’s), Rooftop Units, Fire Detection, Fire Suppression, BAS, and Leak Detection systems.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Perform routine inspections and operational readings of equipment and facilities.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule, providing after-hours support as needed. The on-call assignment rotates weekly among all DC Facilities Engineers, with the rotation schedule updated monthly to ensure balanced coverage across the team.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshooting of facility events.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Utilize internal processes and Standard Operating Procedures to manage data center work.
• Ability to perform work autonomously with little to no supervision.
• Record and track work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Perform the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform general facility related maintenance work including plumbing repairs, replacement of lamps/ballasts, door hardware and other maintenance tasks.
• Perform predictive maintenance, preventative maintenance, maintenance routines and equipment rounds, and service requests as directed.
• Inspects and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors ensuring proper operation of the facility equipment and systems.
• Track electrical/mechanical loads for all critical systems.
• Support vendors on preventive and repair activities that cannot be performed in house.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with established work standards and practices.
• Perform emergency or preventative maintenance repairs off hours as directed on nights and weekends as needed.
• Understand and work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to act in a consulting capacity on projects and new design.
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
• Ensure all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building is maintained and up to date, including up-to-date building drawings and single-lines as well as documentation…