Critical Facilities Lead

Metric DCX; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Metric DCX in Houston is seeking an experienced Critical Facilities Lead to run day-to-day operations of data center power and cooling infrastructure, guiding on-site shift teams from utility feeds to racks to keep uptime at the highest standard.

You will own preventive maintenance, manage 24/7 staff, act as incident commander during outages, and ensure safe, compliant change management while mentoring technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent.
• Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license (Texas) or equivalent trade background.
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDFOM, CDCS, CFM, Uptime Institute ATS/AOS, OSHA 30.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily operations of critical infrastructure across power and cooling systems.
• Manage, schedule, and develop a 24/7 team of engineers and technicians, including coaching and training.
• Own preventive and predictive maintenance programs with full CMMS documentation.
• Act as incident commander during outages and drive RCA and corrective actions to closure.
• Develop and enforce MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for live critical systems.
• Oversee change management, PTW, and LOTO to protect people and uptime.
• Support Level 1-5 commissioning for new builds and expansions, including testing.
• Monitor power, cooling, and capacity trends via EPMS/BMS to forecast and prevent failures.
• Manage vendors/contractors with safety, scope, oversight, and workmanship quality.
• Coach and mentor staff, fostering safety, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure NEC/NFPA compliance and LOTO practices; familiarity with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, CMMS.

Connaissances

Leadership

Incident response

Root cause analysis

Communication

Documentation

Safety culture

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Data center operations

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent

Texas Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Certifications such as CDCP, CDFOM, CDCS, CFM, Uptime Institute ATS/AOS, OSHA 30

Outils

CMMS

BMS/EPMS

DCIM

Description du poste

We're looking for an experienced Critical Facilities Lead to run the day-to-day operation of the critical power and cooling infrastructure at a Houston data center. You'll lead the shift teams that keep the site running, from utility feeds through to the rack, making sure systems are maintained to standard, changes are executed safely, and incidents are handled calmly and decisively. In a facility where uptime is everything, you'll be the person on site who makes sure the infrastructure is operated right and ready for whatever comes next.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of critical infrastructure, including utility feeds, medium and low voltage distribution, switchgear, generators, transfer switches, UPS and batteries, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and BMS/EPMS platforms
• Manage, schedule, and develop a 24/7 team of critical facilities engineers and technicians, including coaching, performance reviews, and training plans
• Own preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring work is completed on time, to standard, and fully documented in the CMMS
• Act as incident commander during outages, near misses, and critical alarms, and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions through to closure
• Develop, review, and enforce Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for work on live critical systems
• Oversee change management, permit to work, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) to protect both people and uptime
• Support Level 1-5 commissioning for new builds and expansions, including load bank testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and equipment witness testing
• Monitor power, cooling, and capacity trends through EPMS/BMS, and use the data to forecast capacity and prevent failuresManage vendors and contractors, including scope, safety compliance, technical oversight, and quality of workmanship
• Coach and mentor technicians and junior engineers, building a culture of safety, discipline, and continuous improvement
• 4+ years of experience in a data center, critical facility, or similar mission-critical environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role
• Strong working knowledge of UPS systems, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, medium voltage distribution, and chilled water or DX cooling systems
• Proven experience leading incident response in a 24/7 Tier III/IV-style environment
• Experience writing and executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs, and managing change in a live environment
• Solid understanding of NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 70E, and LOTO practices
• Familiarity with BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and CMMS tools
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to brief executives and customers clearly during high-pressure events
• Calm, decisive, and professional under pressure
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or equivalent military or trade experience
• Journeyman or Master Electrician license (Texas), or equivalent trade background
• Certifications such as CDCP, CDFOM, CDCS, CFM, Uptime Institute ATS/AOS, or OSHA 30
• Experience with hyperscale or colocation customer environments
• Experience with high-density and liquid-cooled deployments, and their power and cooling implications
• Background in power generation, utilities, oil and gas, or the military (including nuclear or submarine operations)