Data Center Facilities Engineer

Socket.dev; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Free snacks

Unlimited coffee

Team events

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to manage day-to-day data center operations across multiple facilities in the Midwest. You will focus on power and cooling systems, responding to 24/7 on-call needs and traveling between locations in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.

The role requires hands-on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing experience, BAS familiarity, and knowledge of UPS, generators, chiller/CRAC systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing experience in data centers.
• Ability to respond to 24/7 on-call and travel between facilities.
• Familiarity with BAS, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Inspect facilities and report issues affecting operations.
• Respond to alerts and emergencies 24/7.
• Read blueprints and system diagrams to plan work.
• Assist with efficiency improvements and new data center components.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC knowledge

Facilities management

BAS experience

Critical power systems

24/7 on-call

Travel flexibility

Reading blueprints

Tools

SCADA

BAS software

Job description

Position Overview

As a Data Center Facilities Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for the day-to-day operations of the data center; managing and maintaining mission-critical data center infrastructure. You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of multiple data center facilities, with a primary focus on power and cooling systems. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, andplumbing systems, along with the ability to respond to critical situations 24/7. This position requires travel between our facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, and offers opportunities to contribute to facility expansion projects and efficiency improvements. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can apply both technical expertise and problem-solving skills while working alongside a dedicated team, we would love to meet you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair work: HVAC, mechanical, electrical, andplumbing.
• Perform facility inspections and report on possible issues affecting operations
• Respond toalerts,alarms,andemergencies 24/7, after hours work is to be expected
• Review and understand equipment, methods of operation, BAS system, fire system, chiller system, security systems,andother installed systems.
• Assist with ongoing efforts to improve facility integrity and efficiency. Engineer, create, and complete new data center components and improve efficiency wherever possible.
• Ongoing learning of critical power systems (Including operating and tuning)
• Ongoing learning of process cooling systems including DX, Evaporative Condensing, etc. (Including operating and tuning)
• Basic low voltage electrical work where applicable and as time allows
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.
• Provide professional support to our clients – including installation,removal,and escorting
• Travel to – and perform maintenance for – data centers in multiple locations. Today those locations include South Bend IN; Kalamazoo MI; Bellefontaine, OH; and Plain City, OH
• Travel to new facilities as they are built/acquired to perform assessments and train staff on the Aunalytics critical facility managementsystem
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for multiple data center operations, including some weekend and holiday coverage to ensure continuous service availability
• Performs other dutiesas assigned

Required Skills:

Technical and General Skills:

• Electrician or HVAC skills required
• Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment. These include, but are not limited to UPS, Transformers, PDU’s, Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, ATS, Generators, Switchgear, VFD's and Pre-action systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA70e, NFPA72, NFPA25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and facility monitoring systems
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and operating critical power infrastructure (UPS systems, generators, switchgear)
• Experience with industrial cooling systems including DX and evaporative cooling technologies
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and procedures
• Experience in facilities management, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure environments, a plus, but not required
• Understanding of data center infrastructure and operations
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Must be able to work flexible hours and participate in 24/7 on-call rotation that includes after hours, weekends, and holidays as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Capable of working in various environmental conditions (hot/cold)
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods

What's in it for You?

• Opportunity to work in the booming field of data science, cloud, and AI, alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a casual, fun environment
• Opportunity to be a part of a local company committed to making a difference in our community
• Chance to work with a rapidly expanding tech company
• Free snacks and an unlimited supply of coffee
• Social events such as happy hours, game nights, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, movie days, ice cream sundae bars, fancy coffee carts, company softball team, etc.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including health, vision, dental, and life insurance