Critical Facilities Engineer III

Salute; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer III to lead and optimize operations for data center facilities in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes reliability of UPS, HVAC, generators, and life-safety systems, with hands-on troubleshooting and strong cross-functional collaboration.

You will apply SOPs, manage change via CMMS, monitor BMS alarms, and support audits and customer requirements, reporting to the Engineering Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in mission-critical facility operations or equivalent.
• Experience with UPS, HVAC, generators, and fire/life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate mission-critical systems per Salute protocols.
• Interpret site drawings and system one-lines for diagnostics.
• Develop and refine SOPs/EOPs/SOOs for readiness.
• Monitor BMS alarms and manage incidents per framework.
• Create and close CMMS work orders and reports.
• Perform inspections and ensure Safety and Ops standards.
• Lead maintenance activities and develop MOPs.
• Troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues; escalate as needed.
• Supervise vendor installations and construction activities.
• Support audits (SSAE16, SOC2, ISO 27001).
• Maintain awareness of customer-specific operational requirements.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

BMS / CMMS familiarity

DCIM / power metering

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Project / Visio / AutoCAD

Strong communication

Site operations leadership

Tools

CMMS

DCIM

Power metering

MS Project

Visio

AutoCAD

Job description

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Critical Facilities Engineer III

Full Time Dedicated Kansas City, MO, US

Salary: $50.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Critical Facilities Engineer III serves as a senior-level contributor within the site-level Data Center Operations team, reporting directly to the Manager of Engineering Operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the performance, maintenance, and reliability of mission-critical infrastructure across one or more data center facilities. The Engineer III brings deep expertise in either electrical or mechanical systems and is expected to demonstrate working proficiency in complementary disciplines. This position plays a key role in executing and refining operational procedures, supporting change management, and ensuring compliance with Salute’s standards for safety, uptime, and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate all mission-critical systems, including UPS, HVAC, generators, fire/life safety, BMS, and CMMS platforms, in accordance with Salute’s engineering protocols.
• Interpret and apply site-specific system one-lines, equipment nomenclature, and layout drawings to support accurate diagnostics and maintenance.
• Execute and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), and Sequence of Operations (SOOs) to ensure operational readiness.
• Monitor and respond to BMS alarms, extract trend data, and elevate issues per Salute’s incident management framework.
• Create, edit, and close change management work orders and incident reports using the CMMS platform.
• Conduct routine inspections and rounds to identify anomalies and ensure compliance with Salute’s Maintenance and Operations Standards.
• Lead or support low-risk maintenance activities, including the development and execution of Method of Procedures (MOPs).
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues independently, escalating as needed.
• Supervise construction activities and vendor installations to ensure alignment with site protocols and safety standards.
• Support internal and external audits, including SSAE16, SOC2, ISO 27001, and other accreditation initiatives.
• Maintain awareness of customer-specific operational requirements and contribute to a culture of service excellence.
• Complete Salute’s Critical Awareness Training and adhere to Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Assist in site specific Training and Job Shadowing of Critical Facilites Engineer I and II to ensure proper development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mission-critical facility operations or equivalent technical roles involving UPS, HVAC, generators, and fire/life safety systems.
• Proficiency in either electrical or mechanical systems, with demonstrated competence in the complementary discipline.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure redundancy models (N+1, 2N, ATS/STS) and associated risk mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency principles and their application in data center environments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, or AutoCAD is preferred.
• Experience with CMMS, DCIM, and power metering systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to respond effectively to complex issues and customer needs.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 40 pounds, working under raised floors, and climbing ladders up to 16 feet.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail] for more information.