Data Center Facilities Engineer II — 24/7 On-Call

Element Critical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Critical is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to oversee operations and maintenance of a mission-critical data center in Houston. You will respond to system issues, guide real-time problem management, and work under facilities leadership.

The role requires 2+ years at a critical infrastructure facility, hands-on experience with electrical gear, AHUs, chillers, BAS, and building automation, plus strong safety and communication skills; on-call and 24/7 coverage are expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience at a critical infrastructure facility.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Experience with power, cooling, and building automation equipment.
• Adherence to safety policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and technical problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and operational readings of equipment and facilities.
• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for after-hours support.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures and troubleshooting.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed while performing work.
• Use CMMS to record and track work and equipment readings.
• Operate mechanical and electrical systems and perform maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate with vendors for preventive/repair activities when needed.
• Maintain up-to-date building drawings and regulatory compliance records.

Skills

24/7 operations experience

On-call rotation experience

Strong communication

Safety procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Technical training or Associate degree

Licenses: DC II/III or Stationary Engineering License

Tools

Stand-by diesel generators

Switchgear

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)

Power Distribution Units (PDU)

Air Handling Units (AHU)

Computer Room Air Conditioners (CRACs)

Chillers

Pumps

Building Automation System (BAS)

Fire Detection & Fire Suppression

Leak Detection systems

Job description

Element Critical is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to oversee operations and maintenance of a mission-critical data center in Houston. You will respond to system issues, guide real-time problem management, and work under facilities leadership.

The role requires 2+ years at a critical infrastructure facility, hands-on experience with electrical gear, AHUs, chillers, BAS, and building automation, plus strong safety and communication skills; on-call and 24/7 coverage are expected.