Data Center Operator

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Austin, TX seeks a Facilities Engineer to safeguard the data center's electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems, ensuring operational integrity and regulatory compliance.

You will lead inspections, rapid response to indoor emergencies, and ongoing monitoring of facility systems, with a strong focus on peak performance and safety.

Applicants should hold a 4-year engineering degree and 5+ years of hands-on data center experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years experience operating, installing, and maintaining data center critical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of the electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Ensure that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center are operating at peak efficiency.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems.
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.

Skills

Electrical System Installation

Mechanical System Operation

Data Center Equipment Maintenance

Building Systems Inspection

Troubleshooting Electrical Systems

Education

4-year engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of the electrical power and mechanical systems.
• Ensure that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center are operating at peak efficiency.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems.
• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment.
• Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems.
• Hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical systems.
• Current knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes, or local regulatory equivalent.

Hard Skills

• Electrical System Installation
• Mechanical System Operation
• Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
• Data Center Equipment Maintenance
• Building Systems Inspection

Soft Skills

• Rapid Response
• Investigative Skills
• Management of Emergency Situations