Critical Infrastructure Engineer II

Flexential Corp.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 5,924,000 - 6,199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Flexential Corp. seeks a Critical Infrastructure Engineer to perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems across data centers.

The role ensures 99.999% uptime and strict SLA adherence, with hands-on training for Data Center Technicians and ongoing vendor management. Key duties include 24x7 on-call support, reading blueprints, driving operational excellence, DR dry runs, commissioning, AHJ compliance, and power provisioning for customer orders while

Qualifications

• 2 years of data center experience.
• 4+ years of root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with building automation.
• 4+ years of experience in a critical infrastructure environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in data centers (feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS, ATS, PDU, chillers, pumps, AHU, CRAH).
• Applicable military experience.
• Applicable trade experience.

Responsibilities

• 24x7 facility on-call responsibility.
• Monitor and maintain operations, maintenance and repair of mission-critical equipment to achieve 99.999% uptime and adhere to SLAs.
• Vendor relationship management.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specs, project plans and other technical documents.
• Drive change toward operational excellence goals.
• Identify constraints and propose solutions.
• Assist in disaster recovery drills.
• Assist in commissioning efforts.
• Maintain AHJ requirements.
• Assist with power provisioning for customer orders and electrical modifications.
• Occasional off-hours and weekend maintenance.
• Prepare reports on customer utilization (space and power).
• Prepare Method of Procedures (MOP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Perform facility rounds and monitor equipment; ensure cleanliness.

Skills

Data center experience

Root cause analysis

Building automation

Critical infrastructure

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Military experience

Trade experience

Associates degree or higher

Education

Associates degree or higher in engineering

Job description

The Critical Infrastructure Engineer is responsibilities for 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 Technicians and provide hands-on training as required.

Key Responsibilities and 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 operators to achieve 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs.
• Vendor relationship management.
• 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.
• Be able to read and prepare Method of Procedures (MOP) & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all maintenance and operational aspects of the data center.
• Perform the assigned facility(s) rounds to ensure proper equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
• Monitoring/alerting of facility equipment.
• 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.
• 4+ years of experience within a critical infrastructure environment.
• An understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
• Applicable military experience.
• Applicable trade experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical certifications (Associates degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline).
• 5+ years of experience working in data centers with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
• Meets/exceeds functional/technical depth and complexity.

Physical Requirements

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

Safety Hazards

This position has the following safety hazards:

• Chemical
• Electrical
• Ergonomics
• Climb ladders
• Mechanical lift
• Noise
• Temperature Extremes
• Trip/Fall
• Driving (must possess valid driver’s license and insurance)

Base Pay Range: Hourly salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $43.00 - $45.00. However, the actual pay range depends on each 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 want to emphasize that you shouldn’t hesitate to apply if you don’t meet every requirement. 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. If you believe you have what it takes to thrive in our environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Work Location Eligibility

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: Arkansas, Alaska, Alabama, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Washington DC.

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.