Critical Operations Engineer II (Swing)

IDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Chicago, IL is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer II to maintain electrical and mechanical systems in a high-availability data center. You will troubleshoot power, cooling, and fire life-safety systems while coordinating with operations, engineering, and customer teams.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities around BMS, PLC controls, and telecom infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability applied to critical systems.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented with cross-functional collaboration across operations and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support electrical and mechanical systems in a critical data center.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering and customer teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in power, cooling, and fire safety systems.
• Support fire protection, BMS, PLC controls, and telecom infrastructure.
• Uphold safety standards such as NEC, NFPA, OSHA and life-safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

BMS

PLC controls

Fire protection systems

Telecommunications

Job description

IDR is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer IIto join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Chicago, IL. This role is within the data center industry, focusing on electrical and mechanical infrastructure to ensure operational excellence. The position offers a dynamic environment with a focus on troubleshooting, safety, and collaborative teamwork.

Position Overview for the Critical Operations Engineer II:

• Responsible for maintaining and supporting electrical and mechanical systems in a critical data center environment.
• Collaborate across operations, engineering, and customer teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to power, cooling, and fire safety systems.
• Support fire protection systems, BMS, PLC controls, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards such as NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and fire life safety requirements.

Requirements for the Critical Operations Engineer II:

• 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
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment