Data Center Reliability Engineer II — Critical Ops

CoreSite, LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

PTO + holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Technology stipend

Educational reimbursement

Charitable donation matching

Financial coaching

Family planning & caregiver support

Parking or transit support

Job summary

CoreSite is hiring a Critical Operations Engineer II to operate and maintain mission-critical data center systems. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and life-safety infrastructure, perform inspections, diagnose issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role involves coordinating with technicians, vendors, and customers, providing guidance to junior staff, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills; apply technical knowledge effectively.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of the interaction between electrical, mechanical, UPS, generator, and BAS/BMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems to ensure uptime.
• Perform facility inspections, respond to abnormal conditions, document findings.
• Track, trend, and analyze system performance; use CMMS to manage work orders.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

BMS/PLC systems knowledge

NEC/NFPA/OSHA awareness

Hand tools & testing equipment

Education

High School Diploma or greater

2-5 years data center experience

Tools

BMS controls

PLC controls

Integrated monitoring systems

Fiber/Copper cabling testing

Job description

CoreSite is hiring a Critical Operations Engineer II to operate and maintain mission-critical data center systems. You will monitor electrical, mechanical, and life-safety infrastructure, perform inspections, diagnose issues, and drive continuous improvement.

The role involves coordinating with technicians, vendors, and customers, providing guidance to junior staff, and ensuring adherence to safety standards.