Critical Operations Engineer II; Swing; NY
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Core Site Overview
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.
Critical Operations Engineer IIWe are currently hiring for the Swing Shift 3:00 pm-11:30 pm, Tuesday – Saturday.
Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as rooftop units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
Electrical responsibilities will 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 will include wet sprinkler systems and pre‑action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
Communications infrastructure responsibilities will include IFD/MDF/MMR management, structured cabling and supporting infrastructure ownership, and customer space management.
Duties- Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems.
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems including electrical, mechanical, communications, building monitoring, and control.
- Track and trend operational characteristics.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Collaborate with the Site Data Center Manager to develop and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule.
- Provide guidance to the Manager to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ensure the data center operates at maximum efficiency, analyze existing conditions, recommend new technologies, and improve 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 highest efficiency.
- Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center.
- Serve as a primary knowledge expert for fire and electrical codes.
- Perform technical writing for the derivation of procedures for preventive or corrective maintenance activities.
- Assist the Data Center Manager with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and resolve site issues with Operations management based on agreed priorities.
- Manage Trouble Ticket and Work Order processes.
- Lead infrastructure projects including cage build‑outs, overhead installations, rack and stack, CMMS navigation, problem‑solving procedures, and inventory management.
- Track and label all equipment per established procedures, maintain Service Level Agreements (SLA) compliance, and upload data to the OSS.
- Provide physical security within the Core Site premises.
- Deliver exceptional day‑to‑day customer service and support.
- Escalate incidents and write reports.
- Monitor the building fire alarm system.
- Conduct facility and security tours and document/respond to issues found.
- Adhere to and promote Core Site’s Principles of Operational Excellence and the 8 Guiding Principles.
- Expert understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in a facility and data center environment, including electrical distribution, transformers, PLCs, generators, switch gear, UPS systems, STS, ATS, PDUs, chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH, pre‑action sprinkler systems.
- Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and other building codes and fire life safety compliance.
- Expert knowledge of fiber optics, cabling infrastructure, and industry best practices.
- Expert knowledge of industrial safety best practices (lockout/tag‑out, arc‑flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations).
- Expert knowledge with data trending, tracking, and analysis, and ability to learn PC‑based integrated critical monitoring systems.
- 5‑7 years installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems (chilled water, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, water treatment, VFDs, pumps, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH,…
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