Critical Facilities Engineer II OR - Portland Hillsboro 5

Flexential; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible F

Life and AD&D

Short Term and Long-Term disability

Flex PTO

Leave of Absence

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Rewards and Recognition Program

Job summary

Flexential is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain 99.999% uptime across our data centers. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, read blueprints, and collaborate with the DCT to ensure safety and reliability.

This role requires 24x7 on-call availability, strong problem-solving, and experience with building automation and critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2 years of data center experience.
• 4+ years of root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with building automation systems.
• 4+ years of experience in a critical infrastructure environment.

Responsibilities

• 24x7 facility on-call responsibility.
• Monitor and maintain mission-critical equipment to achieve 99.999% uptime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications and project plans.
• Drive continuous improvement toward operational excellence.
• Identify constraints and propose effective solutions.
• Assist in disaster recovery exercises and commissioning efforts.
• Maintain AHJ requirements and change windows.
• Assist with power provisioning for customer orders while maintaining safety.
• Support off-hours and weekend maintenance as needed.
• Prepare reports on customer utilization (space and power).
• Read and prepare MOPs and SOPs for maintenance and operations.
• Perform facility rounds to ensure equipment operation and cleanliness.
• Monitor and respond to facility equipment alerts.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Building automation systems

Critical infrastructure

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Data center experience

Operational excellence

Education

Electrical or mechanical certifications

Associate's degree or higher in engineering

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

Responsibilities for this position include utilizing advanced 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. Other responsibilities include vendor management, scheduling and documentation control. Must build and maintain a strong working relationship with the Data Center Technician (DCT) and provide hands‑on training as required.

Key Responsibilities & 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 operations 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.
• Read and prepare Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all maintenance and operational aspects of the data center.
• Perform assigned facility rounds to ensure proper equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
• Monitor and respond to facility equipment alerts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of data center experience.
• 4+ years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving.
• Experience working with building automation systems.
• 4+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including:
  • Feeders
  • Transformers
  • Generators
  • Switchgear
  • UPS systems
  • ATS units
  • PDU units
  • Chillers
  • Pumps
  • Air handling units
  • CRAH units

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical certifications.
• Associate's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed functional and technical depth and complexity requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Walk or stand for 50% of the time.
• Moderate to advanced keyboard usage.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.

This position may be exposed to the following hazards:

• Driving (must possess valid driver's license and insurance)

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $44.00 - $46.00 per hour. The actual pay offered will depend on the candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

At Flexential, we value diversity and believe that different perspectives and unique skills make us stronger as a team. While we've outlined the qualities and skills we are looking for in this job posting, we understand that there may be attributes and abilities that aren't explicitly listed but could be a perfect fit for our team. We're enthusiastic about assembling a diverse team of individuals who bring various talents to the table. Your unique perspective and abilities may be just what we need to drive innovation and success.

Benefits of working at Flexential

• Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term disability
• Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Leave of Absence
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Rewards and Recognition Program

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.

At this time, we are only able to employ individuals who reside and perform work in states where the company is authorized to do business and maintain employment registrations. We are currently unable to consider applicants who reside or will perform work in the following states: Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location. Onsite expectations will be discussed during the hiring process.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must reside in a state where the company maintains employment eligibility at the time of hire and throughout their employment. State eligibility may be subject to change based on business needs and regulatory requirements.

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EEOC Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.