Critical operations Engineer - Swing Shift

MKS2 Technologies, LLC, an award-winning high growth small business, creates innovative and customer-centric technology solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Instructional Design and Training, Software Engineering and IT Support Services to improve the security and well-being of our clients.

Our commitment to excellence and our "Mission First" orientation has resulted in steady growth and an expanding client base across government agencies. We have employees nationwide and for the past three consecutive years were named one of the fastest growing Veteran-owned companies in the nation. Please take a moment to browse through our website and learn more about what it means to serve with MKS
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Our client is a leading provider of mission-critical digital infrastructure, delivering high-performance data center and interconnection solutions that support businesses across a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Their culture is built on operational excellence, innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Team members are empowered to solve complex challenges, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow professionally while supporting critical infrastructure that powers today's connected world.

Location:

Data Center Environment

Shift: Swing Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), Tuesday-Saturday

Compensation: $43.00 - $47.00/hour

Relocation Assistance:
Available for qualified candidates

The Critical Operations Engineer II is responsible for maintaining the operational integrity, reliability, and compliance of data center electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, and communications infrastructure systems. This role supports maximum uptime by performing preventative maintenance, monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring critical facility systems operate efficiently and effectively.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting mission-critical environments, including data centers, hospitals, power plants, or similar critical facilities.

• Serve as a subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot critical facility infrastructure.
• Perform trend analysis and monitoring of operational systems.
• Mentor and support junior operations staff.
• Coordinate preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Manage and support customer-impacting infrastructure projects.
• Maintain operational efficiency while minimizing downtime and costs.
• Support physical security and facility monitoring activities.
• Manage trouble tickets, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors performing site work.
• Support cage build-outs, rack and stack activities, cabling projects, and overhead installations.
• Perform incident response, escalation, and reporting.
• Utilize CMMS systems for asset management and maintenance tracking.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and security tours.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures, safety standards, and industry regulations.

• Expert understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in critical facilities.
• Experience with generators, switch gear, UPS systems, ATS/STS equipment, transformers, PLCs, chillers, cooling towers, CRAC/CRAH systems, and fire suppression systems.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and related safety standards.
• Experience with monitoring, trending, and critical facility control systems.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling and fiber infrastructure.

• 5-7+ years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting large-scale industrial or commercial mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting critical facilities such as data centers, hospitals, utility operations, or power generation facilities.
• Proven experience with fiber and copper cabling installation and termination.
• Experience supporting servers, network equipment, and IT infrastructure.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a critical facilities mechanical or electrical operations role.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, crouch, crawl, and work in active mechanical and electrical environments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities
• Employee stock purchase options
• Tuition and professional development reimbursem