Critical Operations Engineer I (Night)

IDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I (Night) to join a top client in the data center sector.

The role focuses on maintaining and supporting electrical, mechanical, and security infrastructure to ensure operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. You will provide technical support during night shifts, monitor alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of data center or high-availability experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented with cross-functional collaboration.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems during night shifts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards are met.
• Monitor and respond to system alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and repairs as necessary.
• Assist in managing and improving data center infrastructure systems, including power, cooling, and fire safety.
• Document activities accurately and communicate effectively with team members and management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Alarm monitoring

Preventive maintenance

Data center operations

Job description

IDR is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I (Night) to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Chicago, IL.

This role is in the data center industry, focused on maintaining and supporting electrical, mechanical, and security infrastructure to ensure operational excellence. The position offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment with a team dedicated to safety, quality, and operational reliability.

Position Overview for the Critical Operations Engineer I (Night):

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for electrical and mechanical systems within a data center environment during night shifts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational efficiency and safety standards are met.
• Monitor and respond to system alarms, conduct preventive maintenance, and perform repairs as necessary.
• Assist in managing and improving data center infrastructure systems, including power, cooling, and fire safety.
• Document all activities accurately and communicate effectively with team members and management.

Requirements for the Critical Operations Engineer I (Night):

• 2-5 years of experience in the data center industry or similar high-availability environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply technical knowledge effectively.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, and customer teams.
• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, including power, cooling, battery systems, and fire safety standards.