Data Center Mechanical Lead — Critical Facility Operations

Salute Inc.; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute Inc. in Rayville, LA is seeking a Critical Facility Technician – Mechanical Lead to provide technical leadership for the data center's mechanical systems, oversee installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

You will mentor technicians, drive preventive maintenance, analyze data for reliability, and coordinate with construction teams to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient operation of HVAC, plumbing, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of rack installation processes.
• Strong observational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders and access high areas.

Responsibilities

• Work with Construction teams to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance on mechanical, air handlers, HVAC, plumbing systems, and periodic testing of the equipment.
• Utilize programs and procedures to maximize equipment operability and efficiency while minimizing life cycle costs.
• Understand potential equipment failures and provide technical support to Operations in case of critical system failure.
• Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and facilitate corrective action.
• Validate maintenance performance by analyzing trends and maintenance data.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Facility Operators.
• Represent the operations department in project meetings as needed.
• Establish and review project objectives, policies, procedures (MOP, SOP, EOP) and performance standards.
• Directly work with technicians in day-to-day operations and maintenance of electrical critical facility equipment.
• Ensure Site Teams are proficient in system operation and maintenance techniques.
• On-call to respond to emergencies at the data center.
• Perform preventive tests and analyze data to ensure proper functioning of all installed mechanical components.

Skills

Good observation skills

Problem-solving ability

Independent work

Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and Cl

Rack installation processes

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Engineering field experience

Tools

Rack installation

Microsoft

Job description

Salute Inc. in Rayville, LA is seeking a Critical Facility Technician – Mechanical Lead to provide technical leadership for the data center's mechanical systems, oversee installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

You will mentor technicians, drive preventive maintenance, analyze data for reliability, and coordinate with construction teams to ensure compliant, safe, and efficient operation of HVAC, plumbing, and related equipment.