Facilities Technician

Insight Global; Abilene (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance of $8,000

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Insight Global is hiring a Facilities Operations Technician/Data Center Building Engineer in Abilene, Texas. The role involves maintaining uptime across large-scale data center operations with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in critical facilities and be comfortable in high-availability environments. Competitive hourly pay and a relocation package of $8,000 are provided to aid the transition.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical, electrical, or cross‑functional facilities operations.
• Hands-on experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and/or fire/life safety systems.
• Comfort working in a 24/7, high‑availability or mission‑critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical infrastructure systems.
• Troubleshoot and respond to alarms involving related equipment.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance through a CMMS.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for operational excellence.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC

Troubleshooting

Job description

Facilities Operations Technician / Data Center Building Engineer

Disciplines: Mechanical | Electrical | Generalist

Compensation: $30–$45/hr (based on experience) + overtime

Relocation Assistance: $8,000

Start Timing: Mid‑June or July

Insight Global is partnering with a leading hyperscale data center operator to hire Facilities Operations Technicians and Building Engineers to support mission‑critical infrastructure in Abilene, TX. This is a high‑impact opportunity for facilities professionals who thrive in 24/7, high‑availability environments and want long‑term growth with a major data center organization.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in maintaining uptime across a large‑scale data center. Depending on your background, you may focus on mechanical systems, electrical power systems, or operate as a cross‑functional generalist supporting overall facility operations.

What You’ll Do

• Operate, monitor, and maintain critical infrastructure systems including HVAC, cooling, electrical power, and life‑safety systems
• Troubleshoot and respond to alarms involving chillers, generators, UPS, switchgear, and related equipment
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance through a CMMS
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure operational excellence
• Support day shift operations (flexibility for nights as needed)

What We’re Looking For (dependent on level)

• Background in mechanical, electrical, or cross‑functional facilities operations
• Hands‑on experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, HVAC, and/or fire/life safety systems
• Comfort working in a 24/7, high‑availability or mission‑critical environment
• Experience in a data center, critical facilities, or industrial setting
• Willingness to fully relocate to Abilene, TX if not currently local (relocation assistance provided)

Why This Opportunity

• Long‑term career potential with a contract‑to‑hire path
• Exposure to hyperscale data center operations
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities
• Relocation support to make the move seamless

Important Note: This role requires full relocation to Abilene, Texas if you are not already located there.

If you’re looking to grow your career in critical facilities and be part of a team that supports always‑on infrastructure, this role offers both stability and advancement.