Critical Facilities Engineer I
Entry-level data center facilities engineer on the Regional Operations Team who performs preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAH units) to sustain 99.999% uptime, including 24x7 on-call rounds, equipment monitoring, and customer power provisioning.
- Compensation
- $31–$33 / hr
- Location
- OR - Portland Hillsboro 5
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 1 year of data center experience
- 1+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving
- Experience working with building automation
- 1+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical systems in critical data center operations (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, chillers, pumps, AHUs, CRAH units)
- Applicable military experience
- Applicable trade experience
- Valid driver's license and insurance (driving is a listed safety hazard)
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and walk/stand 50% of the time
Nice to have
- Electrical or mechanical certifications (Associates degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)
- 2+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
- Engages in management, soft skill, and emotional intelligence training
- Meets/exceeds functional/technical depth and complexity
Full description
Responsibilities include learning and utilizing skills to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment for all data center(s) assigned and maintaining mission-critical uptime of 99.999% or higher. Must build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Technical Assistance Associate team (TAC) and provide hands-on training as required. This is an entry-level position in the Regional Operations Team.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- 24x7 facility on-call responsibility
- Monitor and maintain the operations, maintenance and repair of all mission-critical equipment and systems supporting
- 24x7 data center operators to achieve 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans and other technical documents.
- Drive change toward operational excellence goals.
- Identify constraints and propose solutions
- Assist in disaster recovery "dry run" exercises
- Assist in commissioning efforts
- Maintain AHJ requirements
- Maintain and implement change windows per company policies.
- Assist in the provisioning of power for customer orders and other electrical modifications as assigned while maintaining a safe work environment
- Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.
- Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power.
- Be able to read Method of Procedures (MOP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all maintenance and operational aspects of the data center.
- Perform the assigned facility(s) rounds to ensure proper equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
- Monitoring/alerting of facility equipment
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
Required Qualifications
- 1 Year of data center experience
- 1+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving
- Experience working with building automation
- 1+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
- A basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units