Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer: Power & Cooling

Blue Signal Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer for Data Centers to own and operate critical infrastructure on-site. You will oversee power and cooling systems, lead maintenance planning, and provide technical support for construction and facility operations across Texas sites.

Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical infrastructure, with the ability to troubleshoot, perform procedures, and coordinate with operations leadership on commissioning

Qualifications

• Six+ years hands-on experience operating critical infrastructure in data centers or similar settings.
• Advanced practical knowledge in electrical or mechanical infrastructure, with ability to troubleshoot and perform operating procedures.
• NFPA 70E qualified-person practices for electrical specialists.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification for mechanical specialists.

Responsibilities

• Oversee condition, availability, and preventive maintenance of power or cooling infrastructure and organize work using CMMS.
• Develop and implement standard, maintenance, and emergency operating procedures; lead incident response and investigations.
• Diagnose system issues and direct corrective work for electrical distribution or cooling equipment and related support systems.
• Evaluate equipment loading, redundancy, environmental conditions, and capacity; maintain records and report risks and trends.
• Contribute to design reviews, acceptance testing, commissioning, and construction handover; resolve deficiencies before service entry.
• Coordinate contractors and site activities with facilities management; support installations, inquiries, and audits.
• Coach operations technicians, conduct emergency exercises, and broaden knowledge across disciplines for escalation coverage.

Skills

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Technical support

Cross-training

Tools

Maintenance management software

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer for Data Centers to own and operate critical infrastructure on-site. You will oversee power and cooling systems, lead maintenance planning, and provide technical support for construction and facility operations across Texas sites.

Candidates should have strong hands-on experience with electrical or mechanical infrastructure, with the ability to troubleshoot, perform procedures, and coordinate with operations leadership on commissioning