Data Center Operations Engineer Santa Clara, CA

Colovore; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

10 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Colovore, a leader in high-density AI colocation, seeks a hands-on Engineer, Data Center Operations in Santa Clara to support daily operations in a high‑density facility. You’ll perform preventive maintenance, assist with deployments, monitor infrastructure systems, and ensure uptime across power, cooling, and IT equipment.

The role requires safety focus and collaboration with Senior Engineers. The ideal candidate is technically curious, reliable, and eager to grow with a fast-paced operations

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years in data center, critical facility, telecommunications or related operations.
• Hands-on with cabling, equipment installation, preventive maintenance, or infrastructure support.
• Familiarity with power, cooling, and IT systems in production environments.
• Experience with ticketing, monitoring tools or facility management platforms.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and support 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day tasks including equipment installation, rack/stacking, cabling, labeling, and rounds.
• Execute preventive maintenance and assist in corrective maintenance under senior guidance.
• Monitor and operate BMS, CMMS, and ticketing platforms; follow SOPs and safety processes.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and IT incidents and escalate as needed.
• Provide remote hands support for customers and document changes and incidents.

Skills

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

IT infrastructure

BMS familiarity

CMMS familiarity

Ticketing systems

Safety protocols

Documentation

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Monitoring platforms

Ticketing tools

Job description

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod , and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore .

Role Overview

We'reseekinga hands‑on, detail-oriented Engineer, Data Center Operations to support daily operations in a high-density, mission-critical environment. This roleis responsible forperforming preventative maintenance, supporting customer deployments,monitoringinfrastructure systems, and ensuring uptime across electrical, mechanical, and IT equipment. The ideal candidate is technically curious, reliable, safety-focused, and eager to grow within a fast-paced operations team. You will work closely with senior engineers tomaintainsite performance, resolve issues, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support & Daily Activities

• Perform day-to-day tasks including equipment installation,rackingand stacking, cabling, labeling, and facility rounds.
• Execute preventative maintenance procedures and support corrective maintenance under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assistin monitoring and operating Building Management Systems (BMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and ticketing platforms.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs to ensure safe and consistent work execution.
• Monitor power, cooling, and IT systems to ensure stable performance andidentifypotential issues early.
• Assistin troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure incidents.
• Escalate equipment or system issues to senior engineers ina timely, concise, andaccuratemanner.

Customer Support & Remote Hands Services

• Provide professional andtimelyremote hands support, including power cycling, cable tracing, hardware swaps, and visual inspections.
• Communicate clearly with customers and internal teams to ensure service requests are handled correctly.
• Contribute to a positive customer experience through responsiveness, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Documentation, Compliance & Reporting

• Maintainaccuratelogs, checklists, and records for audits, compliance, and operational transparency.
• Document changes, maintenance activities, and incidents following established processes.
• Support asset tracking, inventory management, and spare parts organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work alongside Senior Engineers, Facilities, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to support operational readiness and continuous improvements.
• Participate in project-based tasks such as new deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity expansions.
• Provide input on workflow improvements and safety practices.

Key Skills

• Solid understanding of electrical, mechanical, or IT infrastructure fundamentals (power distribution, cooling, cabling, server hardware).
• Ability to follow technical procedures, safety protocols, and step-by-step documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and eagerness to learn complex systems in high-density environments.
• Experience using or willingness to learn BMS, CMMS,monitoringplatforms, and ticketing tools.
• Detail-oriented approach to inspections, documentation, and compliance tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for internal updates and customer interactions.
• Strong teamwork mentality with the ability to take direction and collaborate effectively.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments where accuracy and safety are essential.

Required Experience

• 2-4+ years of data center, critical facility, telecommunications, or related technical operations experience.
• Hands-on experience with cabling, equipment installation, preventative maintenance, or infrastructure support.
• Familiarity with power, cooling, and IT systems in a production environment.
• Experience using ticketing systems,monitoringtools, or facility management platforms preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, respond to incidents, and support 24/7 operations as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable execution of daily tasks with high accuracy, professionalism, and adherence to SOPs.
• Strong supportfor preventative and corrective maintenance resulting in reduced incidents and improved uptime.
• Clear, professionalcommunication thatenhancesthe customerexperience.
• Early identification and proper escalation of issues before theyimpactoperations.
• Accurate logs, documentation, and compliance tracking with minimal rework.
• Continuous skill development, growing autonomy, and expanding competence across power, cooling, and IT systems.
• Effective teamwork that contributes to a safe, efficient, and high-performing site.

Why You’ll Love Working at Colovore

At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
• 10 paid company holidaysand paid sick leave
• 401(k) plan with company participation
• Professional development opportunities and learning support
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you're excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we'd love to hear from you.

As set forth in Colovore's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.