Critical Infrastructure Engineer II

Flexential Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision

401(k)

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and 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

Job summary

Flexential is seeking a Data Center Technician in Portland, OR to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, ensuring 99.999% uptime and adherence to customer SLAs. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork with the DCT, including hands-on training.

Responsibilities include 24x7 on-call support, monitoring critical equipment, reading blueprints, and driving operational excellence while maintaining AHJ compliance and efficient power

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.
• Applicable military experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data center experience

Root cause analysis

Building automation systems

Critical infrastructure experience

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Military experience

Education

Associate's degree or higher in engineering

Electrical or mechanical certifications

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
• Applicable military experience.

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: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

The actual pay offered will depend on the candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications.

#LI-Onsite

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.

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.

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