Critical Facility Engineer II

Salute Mission Critical LLC.; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 97,941 - 110,184; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday time

Medical benefits

401(k) match

HSA & gym discount

ID theft protection

Job summary

Salute Mission Critical LLC. seeks a Critical Facility Engineer II at our Forest Grove, OR data center. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and improving critical facility systems to keep uptime above industry norms, with shift options and onsite responsibilities.

You will work with teams and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient equipment like generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, AHUs, and chillers, while supporting client needs and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Five years of directly related data center equipment operation and maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire/life safety systems.
• Experience with building systems and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance across engineering trades.
• Inspect building systems for HVAC and electrical distribution, ensuring safe conditions.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and manage indoor air quality events.

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Critical Facility Engineer II

Full Time Dedicated Forest Grove, OR, Forest Grove, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2350

Salary Range: $47.08 To $52.97 Hourly

Salute is a leading provider of cutting‑edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Critical Facility Engineer II to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company‑paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30‑days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer‑supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3 % employer match and a 50 % match on the next 2 %.
• Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts —because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

The Critical Facility Engineer II

The Critical Facility Engineer is responsible, as part of a team, for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues. The Critical Facility Engineer primarily interacts with team leads, clients, and vendors. Data center equipment that supports mission‑critical servers must maintain better than 99.999 % uptime. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, emergency diesel generators, electrical switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems; a basic understanding of this equipment would be preferred.

This position is onsite in Forest Grove, OR.

Work Schedule: Either front half or back half days | 7 am‑7 pm or 7 pm‑7 am.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad‑hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions.
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints.
• Have a complete working knowledge of creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow up and verify completion of work.
• Monitor performance, note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Supports the delivery of data center services including colocation, telecommunications services, and deployment of additional services to customers and internal business systems.
• Acts as an operational contact for data center customers, vendors, and carriers as it relates to colocation, connectivity, and network products and services.
• Carries out tasks under the direction of the Network/Engineering Infrastructure Manager and IT Manager necessary to support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems.
• Conducts activities inside IT and telecommunications rooms or cabinets such as the installation of IT and network hardware, making or running patch cables, and verifying or testing cable paths.
• Coordinates and oversees access to and work within the facility with third‑party contractors, vendors, and carriers related to structured cabling installation, circuit delivery and equipment installations in IT and telecommunications rooms and customer space.
• Supports offsite points‑of‑presence at remote locations and aids in operations, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and tasks related to the delivery and support of network services.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in‑depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two+ years’ experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, and CRAC units.
• Good observation skills and problem‑solving ability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks.
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly.
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently within various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
• Good hand‑eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors.
• Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses.
• Ability to differentiate between color‑coded warning signs, labels, and cables.
• Ability to work in environments with a wide range of temperatures inside a facility.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
• Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for work‑related travel, as required.

If you are a motivated and results‑driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

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.

(For specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail].)

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base pay range for this role is $97,941.12 – $110,183.76 per year; the range reflects a good faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long‑term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.