Data Center Reliability Engineer (Mission Critical)

Novva Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novva Inc. is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Engineer to join our Data Center Mission Critical team. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the critical data center infrastructure, including electrical generation, cooling, and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities include operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting, leading during incidents, managing vendors, and driving preventive maintenance and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical infrastructure.
• Ability to oversee vendor activities, contractor performance, and quality control.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills for fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure.
• Maintain broad knowledge of data center infrastructure technologies and be SME in at least one critical discipline (electrical, mechanical, controls, or fire protection).
• Adhere to planned maintenance procedures and manage abnormal operating conditions and emergencies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventive maintenance programs for critical equipment and systems.
• Manage vendor relationships, oversee contractor activities, and verify work quality and compliance with site requirements.
• Provide leadership during critical incidents by directing team members and vendors, coordinating response activities, and communicating status to leadership.
• Evaluate infrastructure performance, system dependencies, operational risks, and potential failure scenarios.
• Anticipate issues and implement mitigation strategies to prevent equipment or system failures.
• Develop, review, and deliver training on operational procedures and critical processes.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Skills

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Preventive maintenance

Education

Military technical training

Trade school

Technical education

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Work-order platforms

Job description

Novva Inc. is seeking an experienced Mission Critical Engineer to join our Data Center Mission Critical team. The role focuses on safe, reliable operation and maintenance of the critical data center infrastructure, including electrical generation, cooling, and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities include operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting, leading during incidents, managing vendors, and driving preventive maintenance and safety culture.