Lead, Critical Facilities Engineer, NA

Position Overview

This role will work at one of our data center campuses in Phoenix, AZ. We are looking for a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer who delivers best‑in‑class service and manages a team of electrical and mechanical engineers performing maintenance and repair for data center infrastructure. The candidate will ensure high uptime and maintain facilities to a very high standard.

• Coordinate work efforts and tasks to ensure seamless operations on shift and between all shifts
• Serve as primary escalation point for on‑shift CFEs
• Assign tasking to on‑shift CFEs
• Drive high‑level task/project completion
• Support, create, review MOP/SOP/EOPs for critical work efforts
• Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
• Manage multiple one‑time and/or ongoing projects
• Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment
• Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting priorities as the environment changes
• Maintain frequent contact with employees at all levels and external vendors
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• Operate, perform maintenance and service repairs on critical systems (UPS, PDU, diesel generators, ATS equipment, building controls, chillers, CRAH, etc.)
• Develop reliability reports to ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved with 100% uptime
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance vendors to ensure safety and maintain power to critical loads
• Create required MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance

• Minimum 8 years (10+ preferred) of hands‑on experience with maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission‑critical facilities, including generators, fuel delivery systems, parallel switch gear, MV/LV switch gear, PDUs, UPS, switch gear, HVAC, air handling units and building monitoring/control systems.
• Knowledge of commercial building blueprints, electrical single‑line diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC, and building management equipment.
• Technical writing skills and experience creating, coordinating, updating, and modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOPs.
• Strong emphasis on technical skills/training; intent to obtain a license within a reasonable time.
• May be required to complete formal training in a specialty area (e.g., UPS maintenance).
• Reliable transportation for work shifts and emergencies; travel less than 5% of the time.
• Successful background check required.

• Stand 1/3–2/3 of the time, walk 1/3–2/3 of the time, sit 1/3–2/3 of the time.
• Climb and balance 1/3–2/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl 1/3–2/3 of the time.
• Reach with hands and arms 1/3–2/3 of the time.
• Use hands to type, handle, and feel.
• See at close and distance ranges; see color.
• Work in high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on‑call support.
• Lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time.

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D; short and long‑term disability; paid time off; employee assistance; 401(k) plan with company match and other voluntary benefits.

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Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies; fees will not be paid to recruiters without an agreement.