Data Center Operations Engineer

Entangl,Inc.; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Center Operator Client is seeking an experienced facilities technician to operate and maintain critical mechanical and electrical systems in live data centers across multiple locations. The role emphasizes hands-on work in mission-critical environments with shift rotations.

You will read one-line diagrams and control drawings, follow detailed MOPs/SOPs, and coordinate with vendors during critical tasks. This client operates 24/7 in Ellendale ND, Dallas TX, and Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on mechanical and/or electrical experience in data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings.
• Willingness to work in live environments and participate in on-call rotations.
• Certifications such as NFPA 70E, OSHA, EPA or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical systems: chillers, CRAC/CRAH, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and BMS controls.
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution: UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS, PDUs, and breakers; perform switching operations.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to OEM and site standards.
• Follow MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs on live equipment.
• Respond to alarms and incidents; participate in an on-call/shift rotation.
• Maintain logs, asset records, and CMMS entries.
• Escort and oversee vendors during critical work.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Critical facilities

Shifts & on-call

Tools

CMMS

Job description

We're recruiting on behalf of one of our data center operator clients. This is a direct-hire role on the client's operations team - not a position at Entangl.

The role

Keep a live, mission-critical data center running by operating and maintaining both the mechanical and electrical systems behind 24/7 uptime. Hands-on critical-facilities work, not a desk role. This role is with one of our client data center operators - not a position at Entangl.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical systems: chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, pumps, air handlers, and BMS controls
• Operate and maintain electrical distribution: UPS, switchgear, generators, ATS, PDUs, and breakers; perform switching operations
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance to OEM and site standards
• Follow and complete MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs on live equipment
• Respond to alarms and incidents; participate in an on-call / shift rotation
• Maintain accurate logs, asset records, and CMMS entries
• Escort and oversee vendors during critical work

What we're looking for

• 6+ years hands-on mechanical and/or electrical experience - data center or mission-critical facilities (utilities, semiconductor, healthcare, or military) preferred
• Solid grasp of critical power and cooling fundamentals
• Able to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and control drawings
• Comfortable running MOPs/SOPs/EOPs in a live environment
• Available for shift and on-call coverage
• Certifications a plus: NFPA 70E, OSHA, EPA, electrical license, or equivalent military technical training

Compensation:

$100,000-$150,000, depending on location and experience.

Location:

Ellendale, North Dakota; Dallas, Texas; Northern Virginia