Critical Operations Engineer II - Swing Shift; NY

About Core Site

At Core Site, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever‑evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At Core Site, we're not just building state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure—we're creating a community of forward‑thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At Core Site, we are committed to excellence, building connections, owning it, doing the right thing, having fun, and winning as a team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

The Critical Operations Engineer II must possess an expert level of knowledge and will be responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, fire life safety systems, and communications infrastructure.

We are currently hiring for the Swing Shift 3:00pm-11:30pm, Tuesday - Saturday.

Mechanical responsibilities include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as rooftop units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.

Electrical responsibilities include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switch gear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.

Fire Life Safety responsibilities include wet sprinkler systems and pre‑action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.

Communications Infrastructure responsibilities include IFD / MDF / MMR management, structured cabling and supporting infrastructure ownership, and customer space management.

This position will also be directly responsible for the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost‑effective way by working very closely with the Data Center Manager. Technicians must ensure that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, contractors deliver quality services, and internal customer demands are met. A Tier IV technician develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.

• Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems. Areas include:
  Electrical, Mechanical, Communications, Building Monitoring and Control.
• Tracking and trending operational characteristics.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Work with the site Data Center Manager to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule.
• Provide guidance to the site Data Center Manager to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
• Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer‑impacting outages.
• Manage the data floor and back‑of‑house mechanical loading capacity to ensure the cooling system operates at its highest efficiency.
• Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center.
• Work as a primary knowledge expert in regard to fire and electrical codes.
• Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.
• Assist Data Center Manager with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with Operations management to resolve site issues based on agreed‑upon priorities.
• Trouble ticket management.
• Work order completion process.
• Infrastructure projects (internal/customer).
• Cage build‑outs.
• Overhead installations.
• Rac…