Data Center Critical Facility Lead

Salute Inc.; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Medical benefits

401(k) match

HSA

Gym discounts

Job summary

Salute Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Critical Facility Manager in Ellendale, ND to oversee electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems within our data centers.

You will drive preventative maintenance, incident response, and vendor coordination to ensure peak reliability and uptime. The role reports to the Regional Director and collaborates with CFEs, technicians, and third-party vendors to maintain 100% client satisfaction and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years in electrical, refrigeration and/or HVAC or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in critical data center operations and maintenance
• Experience leading facility teams (CFEs, technicians) and managing vendors

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site operations and supervision for critical facilities.
• Manage preventative maintenance, corrective actions, and emergency response.
• Develop SOPs, EOPs, and playbooks; ensure compliance with EH&S policies.
• Lead operators, engineers, and suppliers to achieve 100% uptime and client satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data center operations

Safety compliance

Education

BS / Technical Degree in Mechanical fields

Tools

CMMS

BAS

AutoCAD

Visio

Excel

Job description

Salute Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Critical Facility Manager in Ellendale, ND to oversee electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems within our data centers.

You will drive preventative maintenance, incident response, and vendor coordination to ensure peak reliability and uptime. The role reports to the Regional Director and collaborates with CFEs, technicians, and third-party vendors to maintain 100% client satisfaction and safety compliance.