Critical Operations Engineer I (Swing)

IDR, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I (Night) to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems in a data center. The role focuses on safety adherence, reliability, and rapid response during night shifts.

You will monitor critical systems data, support emergency upgrades, and collaborate with the facilities team to improve procedures, ensuring minimal downtime and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including cooling, HVAC, and power distribution.
• Firm understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers.
• Proficient knowledge of fiber optics, cabling infrastructure, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and related building codes and safety practices.
• Strong skills in data trending, tracking, and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use integrated critical monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment during night shifts.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and industry best practices for critical facilities.
• Monitors, tracks, and analyzes critical systems data to support operational reliability.
• Supports emergency response and system upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborates with the facilities team to implement and improve operational procedures.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Data trending/analysis

Emergency response

Collaboration

Tools

Fiber optics

Cabling infrastructure

Electrical wiring codes

Job description

IDR is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I (Swing) to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Denver, CO. This role involves supporting the reliable operation of critical data center facilities through hands‑on technical expertise and adherence to industry safety standards. The company operates within the data center/IT infrastructure sector, providing essential facilities management and operations services.

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

• Responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a data center environment during night shifts.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and industry best practices for critical facilities.
• Monitors, tracks, and analyzes critical systems data to support operational reliability.
• Supports emergency response and system upgrades, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Collaborates with the facilities team to implement and improve operational procedures.

Requirements for the Critical Operations Engineer I (Night):

• Minimum of 2 years experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including cooling, HVAC, and power distribution.
• Firm understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers.
• Proficient knowledge of fiber optics, cabling infrastructure, and industry standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and related building codes and safety practices.
• Strong skills in data trending, tracking, and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use integrated critical monitoring systems.