Data Center Facilities Engineer II — Impact & Uptime

Dc Blox; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DC BLOX in Greenville, SC is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to support critical electrical and mechanical systems, as well as safety and compliance programs.

In this hands-on role you will perform preventative maintenance, monitor key metrics such as PUE, manage vendors, and ensure rapid responses to incidents.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, document procedures, and participate in continuous improvement to deliver reliably powered, cooled, and connected facilities.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of critical electrical systems in a data center or similar environment.
• Basic understanding of mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Familiarity with fire detection and suppression systems used in mission-critical environments.
• Experience monitoring electrical and mechanical systems, including CT management and alarms.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure monitoring technologies (EPMS, BMS, SCADA, DCIM).
• Basic knowledge of documentation standards (MOPs, SOPs, RCAs).
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance practices for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written communication and operational documentation skills.
• Basic budget concepts related to facilities or operations.
• Experience supporting site safety programs and maintaining a safety-first approach.
• Basic familiarity with structured cabling standards in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical electrical systems, including utility power, generators, UPS systems, switchgear, PDUs, power distribution equipment, and busways.
• Operate and maintain critical mechanical systems, such as CRACs, chillers, cooling towers, and fire detection/suppression systems.
• Provide oversight of third-party vendors to ensure DC BLOX standards and best practices.
• Support the development and execution of preventative maintenance programs, including MOPs, maintenance schedules, and vendor coordination.
• Assist the Data Center Site Manager with customer interactions including facility tours, installations, and service activities.
• Adhere to all DC BLOX operational policies, including change control and SOPs.
• Maintain a state of operational readiness for all facility systems, ensuring rapid response and high availability.
• Follow all safety protocols and promote a safety-first culture in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.
• Complete and submit all required operational and compliance reports to the Site Manager in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Documentation

MS Excel

Education

Electrical trade certification

HVAC certification

NFPA 70E training

Tools

EPMS

BMS

SCADA

DCIM

Job description

DC BLOX in Greenville, SC is seeking a Data Center Facilities Engineer to support critical electrical and mechanical systems, as well as safety and compliance programs.

In this hands-on role you will perform preventative maintenance, monitor key metrics such as PUE, manage vendors, and ensure rapid responses to incidents.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, document procedures, and participate in continuous improvement to deliver reliably powered, cooled, and connected facilities.