Critical Facilities Lead Engineer

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Full Time Dedicated Afton, TX, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

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 Critical Facilities Lead Engineer to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

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 a 3% 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.

The Critical Facilities Lead Engineer serves as the primary technical and operational authority on-site, overseeing the daily activities of the Data Center Operations team and coordinating with external vendors. Reporting directly to site leadership, this role ensures that all mission critical systems are operated and maintained in accordance with Salute’s standards for safety, compliance, and performance. The Lead Engineer is responsible for managing reactive and preventive maintenance, enforcing SLA and KPI adherence, and driving incident resolution through structured processes and CMMS utilization.

This position requires a proactive leader with deep technical expertise and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Lead and supervise the Technical Operations Site Team, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Salute’s protocols and regulatory standards.
• Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance tasks for building services infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Ensure full utilization of the CMMS platform for work order management, incident tracking, and performance reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for infrastructure issues, coordinating with internal engineers and escalating to third-party specialists when necessary.
• Monitor SLA and KPI compliance, facilitate incident management, and maintain clear communication with client representatives and site leadership.
• Serve as an HV Authorized Person, performing safe isolations, issuing permits to work, and ensuring adherence to high-voltage operational procedures.
• Develop, review, and refine SOPs and emergency procedures to ensure readiness for routine and critical scenarios.
• Conduct statutory compliance testing and ensure timely resolution of any nonconformance issues.
• Supervise specialist service contractors, including onboarding, work approval, and adherence to RAMS, MOPs, and site regulations.
• Support site operations through technical guidance, coverage planning, and coordination with the Technical Ops planning team.
• Assist in site specific Training and Job Shadowing of Critical Facilities Engineer I, II and III to ensure proper development.

• 5-7 years of experience in mission-critical mechanical and electrical environments, preferably within the IT or telecommunications industry.
• Proven…