Assistant Critical Facility Manager

Jobtailor

Ellendale (ND)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in critical facility or data center operations.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure (UPS, switchgear, HVAC, BMS/EPMS).
  • Demonstrated leadership supervising technical teams.
  • Proficiency with CMMS and incident/change management systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication with calm crisis handling.
  • Military or trade background preferred; technical degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily data hall operations including rounds, logs, alarm management, and turnover quality.
  • Execute preventive/corrective maintenance and lifecycle tasks for all MEP systems.
  • Enforce playbooks and change management protocols.
  • Conduct pre-task briefs and verify safety procedures.
  • Maintain CMMS documentation and maintenance records.
  • Supervise and mentor Critical Facility Technicians.
  • Coordinate shift assignments and workforce readiness with the CFM.
  • Support onboarding and ongoing technical training.
  • Provide feedback for performance appraisals and development plans.
  • Serve as delegated Incident Manager during events and lead triage and recovery.
  • Monitor and report PM compliance, downtime, risk, and vendor performance.

Skills

Leadership
CMMS proficiency
Incident management
Communication
Analytical thinking
Crisis management

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CMMS platforms
Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

  • Oversee daily data hall operations including rounds, logs, alarm management, and turnover quality.
  • Execute and validate preventive/corrective maintenance, break-fix, and lifecycle tasks for all MEP systems (UPS, generators, ATS, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, BMS/EPMS).
  • Enforce the Salute Playbook, MOP/EOP execution, and change management protocols.
  • Conduct pre-task briefs, verify LOTO procedures, and ensure safe work practices.
  • Maintain detailed CMMS documentation, spare part tracking, and maintenance records.
  • Supervise and mentor Critical Facility Technicians (Levels I & II).
  • Coordinate shift assignments, cross-training, and workforce readiness in partnership with the CFM.
  • Support onboarding, technical development, and ongoing training.
  • Provide feedback for performance appraisals and development plans.
  • Serve as delegated Incident Manager during events; lead triage, communication, and recovery.
  • Execute approved MOPs/EOPs under change control with appropriate notifications.
  • Monitor and report key performance metrics (PM compliance, downtime, risk register, vendor performance).
Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in critical facility or data center operations.
  • Strong working knowledge of electrical/mechanical infrastructure (UPS, switchgear, HVAC, BMS/EPMS).
  • Demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical teams.
  • Proficiency with CMMS platforms, Microsoft Suite, and incident/change management systems.
  • Excellent written/verbal communication, analytical thinking, and calm crisis management.
  • Military or trade background preferred; Technical degree or equivalent experience required.
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