Building Engineer, Data Centers

Facade Today; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Facade Today is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to ensure the continuous operation of critical building systems, including UPS, generators, HVAC, and electrical infrastructure. The role requires hands-on maintenance, incident response, and CMMS-driven work order management.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in a data center or critical facility, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, and CMMS.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• 2+ years experience working in a data center/critical facility.
• Experience with building systems including UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and perform preventive maintenance and operation of all building systems to ensure uptime including fire/life safety, HVAC, chillers, pumps, and electrical systems.
• Analyze system operation, identify causes of malfunctions, and take corrective actions.
• Manage work orders using CMMS, coordinate with vendors, and handle customer-facing tickets.
• Understand and follow emergency escalation procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Google Suite

Corrigo

Job description

What This Job Involves -

The Data Center Operations Engineer isresponsible for delivery of best practice systems and problem resolution on all data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure(UPS, MV electrical systems, generators, cooling systems etc.).

What is your day to day?

Your day-to-day tasks will include -

• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including emergency backup systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers), and hot water systems. Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and water heaters; pumps, valves, piping, and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required. Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
• Work order management, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
• Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Perform additional job duties as required.

Desired Experience And Technical Skills -

Requirements:

• Ability to traverse large, campus-like settings.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
• Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
• Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
• Must be able to work different schedules.
• Must be able to work Holidays.
• Must be able to respond to site emergencies.
• 2+ years experience working in a data center/critical facility.
• Experience with building systems, including: UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgears.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Google Suite and CMMS.

Preferred:

• Corrigo experience
• Universal EPA 608 certification
• Trained in NFPA70E