Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controls Subject Matter Expert to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

The Controls Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as the primary technical authority for Building Management Systems (BMS) and control systems supporting mission-critical data centers. Reporting to the Data Center Manager, this role ensures that monitoring, automation, and control systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The SME provides deep technical knowledge of control logic, programming, and integration across mechanical and electrical systems.

This position plays a key role in system optimization, incident response, and training to ensure alignment between Salute, client teams, and site operations.

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays
  ,2 floating holidays
  , and
  PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind:
  The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access to
  HSA
  ,
  mental health resources,and
  gym discounts
  —because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services
  ,
  home & auto insurance
  ,
  pet insurance
  , and protection for life’s unexpected moments.

This is an on-site position located in Barstow, TX

Normal Business Hours

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for BMS, SCADA, and control systems supporting critical facility operations.
• Take accountability for all BMS and controls changes, upgrades, and enhancements, ensuring proper documentation and version control.
• Diagnose and resolve complex control system malfunctions across electrical, mechanical, and monitoring subsystems.
• Troubleshoot, test, and repair controls hardware, including controllers, relays, sensors, actuators, and I/O modules, in collaboration with mechanical and electrical device systems.
• Analyze operating data to identify trends, optimize energy efficiency, and maintain system stability.
• Oversee configuration management for control systems, ensuring integrity through best practices and change management protocols.
• Provide QA/QC oversight of new system installations, retrofits, and commissioning efforts.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to BMS logic, sequence of operations, and alarm configurations.
• Collaborate with project engineering teams to support control system integration with mechanical, electrical, and IT networks.
• Ensure adherence to safety, security, and operational standards governing control systems and industrial automation.
• Develop, review, and update SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs for control systems operation and maintenance.
• Conduct audits and inspections of BMS configurations and vendor work to ensure compliance with Salute and client standards.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis related to control failures or automation issues.
• Ensure BMS and control configurations are aligned with cybersecurity, access, and reliability standards.
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