Critical Facilities Technician; Power Distribution​/Mechanical

Job Description

One of our large clients is seeking Critical Facilities Operation Technicians to join their team permanently in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Operate and maintain facility systems for supercomputing datacenter builds. This hands‑on role involves maintenance, operations, and repair of facilities related to all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, adhering to local and regional health and safety regulations.
• Provide operational expertise for MEP systems at the datacenter facility, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS, and switch gear.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure performance measures are met and proactively report facility issues.
• Write and execute Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Be available for occasional on‑site emergency calls during nights and weekends.
• Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
• Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
• Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
• Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.

• Non‑Negotiable: must be able to work a fixed rotating schedule (12‑hour shifts, includes night shift).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience.
• Knowledge of electrical / mechanical systems; familiarity with PLCs or BMS.
• Experience operating MEP systems (pumps, chillers, UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supplies, switch gear, cool towers, refrigerators, power generators, HVAC).
• Critical environment experience (airports, hospital systems, data centers, etc.).
• Ability to ensure safety/environmental compliance; troubleshoot issues and support commissioning.
• Nuclear Navy Mate background is a plus; previous Data Center experience.
• Experience with York YMC Chiller.
• Heavy mechanical background with electrical experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
• Critical Infrastructure experience.
• NETA or NETA certified.
• Electrical testing experience.
• Army, Military, Navy, Nuclear Navy Mate, FOB or Forward Operating Base experience.
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Military background or relevant experience acceptable in lieu of).
• Experience with extremely high voltage.
• Experience creating or following/knowledge of MOP, EOP, SOP.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to  To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: