Data Center Operations Technician

Salute Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays + 2 floating

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision from Day 1

401(k) with match

HSA and gym discounts

ID theft protection

Job summary

Salute Inc. is seeking a Data Center Operator in Austin, TX to join our team and support hyperscale client relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, proactive maintenance, and system monitoring across critical facility infrastructure. Applicants should have an engineering degree and at least 5 years in data center operation, installation, and maintenance, with experience in HVAC and electrical distribution.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited university.
• At least 5 years of experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center equipment.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical distribution, and critical facility systems.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and related codes.
• Strong safety mindset and best practices for industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety in all tasks and maintain safe work practices.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal facility conditions.
• Perform planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance on critical systems.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical) for safe operation and cleanliness.
• Manage work requests and coordinate with contractors and consultants.
• Assist with commissioning and testing of new systems while keeping critical systems online.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical systems

One-line diagrams

Safety practices

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Critical facility operations

Emergency response

Vendor coordination

Reading blueprints/diagrams

Physical stamina

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Salute Inc. is seeking a Data Center Operator in Austin, TX to join our team and support hyperscale client relationships.

The role emphasizes safety, proactive maintenance, and system monitoring across critical facility infrastructure. Applicants should have an engineering degree and at least 5 years in data center operation, installation, and maintenance, with experience in HVAC and electrical distribution.