Data Center Operations Specialist

Salute Inc.; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision from Day 1

401(K) with 100% vesting

3% employer match and 50% match on the

next 2%

HSA and gym discounts

Discounted group programs (legal, home

& auto insurance, pet insurance)

Onsite gym

Job summary

Salute Inc. is seeking a Data Center Operator in Red Oak, TX to ensure uptime and reliability for mission-critical data center environments. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and hands-on electrical/mechanical troubleshooting across generators, switchgear, UPS, and cooling systems.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will work with MSOs and vendors to commission, monitor, and maintain critical facility equipment, with occasional after-hours support to meet maintenance windows.

Qualifications

• Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems.
• Experience with commissioning and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to interpret electrical/mechanical drawings and codes.

Responsibilities

• Place safety as the top priority in all tasks.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance for data center equipment.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution) for safety and functionality.
• Respond to emergencies and manage maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate with Site Manager and vendors for commissioning and testing.
• Ensure data center operates at high efficiency and uptime.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

NFPA codes

Lockout/Tagout

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading diagrams

Power distribution

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

None specified

Job description

Salute Inc. is seeking a Data Center Operator in Red Oak, TX to ensure uptime and reliability for mission-critical data center environments. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and hands-on electrical/mechanical troubleshooting across generators, switchgear, UPS, and cooling systems.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will work with MSOs and vendors to commission, monitor, and maintain critical facility equipment, with occasional after-hours support to meet maintenance windows.