Assistant Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center Ops (Barstow)

Salute Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time to Recharge

Comprehensive Benefits

Employer-mprovided 401(k) with vesting

HSA

Gym discounts

Job summary

Salute Inc. is seeking an Assistant Critical Facilities Manager for an on-site role in Barstow, TX. You will support daily operations, supervise technicians, and manage vendor activities to ensure uptime and safety in a hyperscale data center.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of critical electrical and mechanical systems, with responsibilities including maintenance execution, incident management, and procedure development in collaboration with SMEs. Relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in mission-critical facilities or data center environments.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and BMS/EPMS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily data hall operations, including rounds and alarm management.
• Lead maintenance execution for electrical and mechanical systems and enforce change control.
• Supervise technicians and coordinate vendor activities.
• Act as Incident Manager during after-hours or scheduled coverage periods.
• Develop and improve SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs with SMEs.

Skills

Critical facilities

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

CMMS

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in engineering or facilities management

Tools

CMMS platforms

Microsoft Office

Incident/Change management systems

Job description

Salute Inc. is seeking an Assistant Critical Facilities Manager for an on-site role in Barstow, TX. You will support daily operations, supervise technicians, and manage vendor activities to ensure uptime and safety in a hyperscale data center.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting of critical electrical and mechanical systems, with responsibilities including maintenance execution, incident management, and procedure development in collaboration with SMEs. Relocation assistance is provided.