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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company holidays

Floating holidays

PTO

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA access

401(k) match

Gym discounts

EAP

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Data Center Operator in Phoenix, AZ, to maintain electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems in a mission-critical environment. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and hands-on troubleshooting of generators, switchgear, UPS, and cooling systems.

As the front line for daily operations, you will coordinate with Site Managers, contractors, and vendors to ensure uptime above 99.999% while supporting commissioning, preventive maintenance, and rapid response to incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical facilities operations.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and manage maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of data center support equipment and systems.
• Willingness to work odd hours for maintenance windows.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance tasks.
• Inspect building systems (HVAC, electrical) for safety and function.
• Manage work requests and track progress.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for commissioning and maintenance.
• Ensure data center operates with high uptime and efficiency.
• On-call for emergencies.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety leadership

Job description

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

Full Time Dedicated Phoenix, AZ, US

Salary Range: $25.00 To $35.00 Annually

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 Operatorto 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

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

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.