Facilities Engineer

FirstLight Fiber; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

A telecommunications provider in Brunswick, Maine is seeking a Colocation Facilities Engineer. You will be responsible for overseeing the installation and maintenance of major network infrastructure while ensuring compliance with budgets and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong project coordination skills, experience in network infrastructure maintenance, and a readiness to participate in emergency responses. This role offers competitive benefits including a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities engineering with a focus on network infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of maintenance activities for critical infrastructure.
• Ability to lead projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee installation and maintenance of major network infrastructure components.
• Coordinate purchasing and maintenance for assigned facilities assets.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and formal bid processes.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency scenarios.

Skills

Network infrastructure maintenance

Project coordination

Emergency response procedures

HVAC systems knowledge

Job description

We are seeking a Colocation Facilities engineer to oversee new common system and infrastructure of installation / capacity augment projects. The candidate would be responsible for monthly common system capacity reporting for assigned facilities and day to day maintenance and PMs of assigned FirstLight facilities. This role has combined responsibility for data center process and compliance activities. The expectation is that the Data Center/Facilities engineer would oversee common systems, operations and maintenance of FirstLight facilities. They will coordinate projects with the Facilities Director, department managers and project managers. The duties listed require strict adherence to budgets and formal bid process.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and installation activities on major network infrastructure components
• Coordination and oversight of purchasing, installation, repair, and routine maintenance for each assigned facilities asset
• Coordination of internal resources, contractors/vendors for existing facilities and new construction, cabinet installations and service cross connections
• Monthly common system capacity reporting for assigned facilities
• SP Marketplace documentation of All Facilities / assets assigned
• Works with Network Design Engineering to facilitate clean SOW packages, Understands power and grounding, HVAC / UPS architecture fundamentals
• Network Facilities Technician must understand access procedures for all relevant sites under their area of operation
• Preventative maintenance / reporting for infrastructure components i.e., HVAC, Emergency Generators, transfer switching, remote gen set operation, maintenance, and interface connections
• Network Facilities Engineer has oversight of contract labor for end-to-end installation, test, turn-up, and maintenance of all infrastructure and common systems related projects
• Be available as Essential Personnel in emergency scenarios
• When necessary, assist Field Operations installation tasks
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned
• Participate in On-Call Rotation

401(k)