Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I

Apex Systems; Andrews, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Health savings account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Certification discounts

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer to maintain and operate critical electrical and mechanical systems at our Andrews, TX facility. You will manage daily operations, safety, reliability, and efficiency while coordinating with technicians, vendors, and IT leaders.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, rapid response to issues, and collaboration across teams to optimize capacity and risk management in a demanding data-center environment.

Qualifications

• Requires foundational experience or training in electrical systems (power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS) and mechanical systems (cooling infrastructure)
• High school diploma required; technical degree or Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering acceptable
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational skills and attention to detail are essential

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure (switchgear, generators, UPS, PDU, chillers, cooling towers)
• Support routine and emergency maintenance for critical systems
• Coordinate work by technicians, subcontractors, and vendors
• Support vendor management, asset tracking and inventory management
• Establish operational benchmarks and assist with analysis and reporting
• Collaborate with IT managers and business leaders on capacity, safety, reliability, and efficiency projects
• Assist with facility improvements, equipment upgrades and build-out projects

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership potential

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Safety awareness

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree (military/trade school)

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Data Center Technical Operations Engineer

Location

Andrews, Texas (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer to support day-to-day facility operations. This role is responsible for the operation and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including risk management, corrective and preventative maintenance, and vendor coordination. The engineer will help ensure plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, and cooling towers.
• Support routine and emergency response activities for critical systems.
• Perform or coordinate corrective and preventive maintenance on facility equipment.
• Coordinate work performed by technicians, subcontractors, and vendors, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
• Support vendor management, asset tracking, and inventory management activities.
• Establish operational benchmarks and assist with analysis and metric reporting.
• Partner with IT managers and business leaders on projects related to capacity, safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Assist with facility improvements, equipment upgrades, and potential build-out projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience is required. Candidates with military technical training, or backgrounds in trade school, facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, electrical, mechanical, or HVAC are encouraged to apply. Foundational experience or training in electrical systems (troubleshooting, power distribution, switchgear, generators, UPS systems) and mechanical systems (troubleshooting, critical facility equipment, cooling infrastructure) is necessary.
• Education: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A technical degree from a military or trade school, or a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline is also acceptable.
• Core Skills: The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership potential, and organizational skills. Candidates must have attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment. Safety awareness and a customer-service mindset are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• 0 to 2 years of experience in Data Center Engineering or Data Center Management.
• A Journeyman license or specific HVAC experience.
• Experience with chillers, cooling towers, CRAC or CRAH units, or building monitoring systems.
• A fundamental knowledge of network design and layout, as well as low-voltage copper or fiber cabling.

Everforth Apex

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

For ADA accommodations or other communication preferences, contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228.