Data Center Operator (Military/Vets Highly Encouraged to Apply)

Salute Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA available

Mental health resources

Gym discounts

401(k) with vesting

Job summary

Salute Inc. is hiring a Data Center Operator to oversee critical facility systems, ensure high uptime, and lead maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety equipment in a hyperscale data center environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, coordination with Site Manager, and collaboration with contractors to maintain 99.999% uptime for mission-critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Full use of sight, hearing and voice required.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• Good observation and problem-solving skills.
• Background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Place safety as a priority in all tasks.
• Operate, monitor, maintain and respond to abnormal conditions.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance work orders.
• Inspect HVAC, electrical distribution and mechanical rooms for safety and cleanliness.
• Respond rapidly to emergencies and air-quality issues.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Facilities operations

Vendor management

MSO coordination

Tools

UPS systems

Diesel generators

Switchgear

Pumps & VFDs

Chillers

Job description

Position Title: Data Center Operator

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Operator to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy8 company-paid holidays,2 floating holidays, andPTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: IncludingMedical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Programis available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access toHSA,mental health resources,andgym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services,home & auto insurance,pet insurance, andID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Job Description:

The Data Center Operator (DCO) is a facilities-focused role that is responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of the electrical power, mechanical, monitoring and control systems, and the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way for highly available, concurrently maintainable, fault tolerant mission-critical data center environments.

The DCO is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center are operating at peak efficiency and the utmost levels of reliability. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and response to emergency issues. The DCO is our front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. The DCO serves as an expert, highly capable technical resource, reporting to the Site Manager and interacting with On-Site Multi-Skilled Operators [MSO] and any third-party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This equipment includes, but is not limited to standby diesel generators, related fuel systems, electrical switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, related thermal management equipment and systems, chemical treatment systems (where applicable), pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

Responsibilities:

• Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything that they do – without fail.
• Focus on the tasks and activities given to them and remain consistently focused on SAFETY.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments, requiring the skill and direction of several electrical, mechanical, maintenance trades and engineering disciplines.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures to ensure clean, functional and safe conditions.
• Rapid response, investigation and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints, including humidity.
• Have a complete working knowledge on creating, closing and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work.
• Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary.
• Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data center.
• Directly interface with management team, contractors and consultants for all phased data center construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while maintaining critical systems online.
• Work with the Site Manager and other stakeholders to track and complete a preventive and predicative maintenance schedule for critical maintenance and system commissioning.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including:
• analyzing existing operating conditions,
• recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
• Responsible for data center white space and back-of-house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and systems.
• This position may require unusual hours of work approximately once every other week to meet critical maintenance windows and scheduling.
• Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and chiller maintenance).
• Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and technical expertise for the entire data center.
• Directly manage and supervise Multi-Skilled Operators in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical critical facility equipment.
• On-call to respond to emergency situations at the data center.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

The Data Center Operator interacts across all internal departments, including executives and will interact with clients and vendors.

Qualifications

• Full use of sight, hearing and voice are required as well as full motor skills
• The ability to lift up to 23kgs (50lbs), bend, stoop, reach overhead and stand for long time periods
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability
• Military experience would be an advantage
• As a condition of employment, the employee must successfully complete a background investigation

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base salary range for this role is $25-35 per hour. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.