Head of Critical Facilities Engineering – Data Center

Trillium Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is looking for a Chief Engineer of Critical Facilities for a Data Center in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time position involves overseeing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring reliability and operational integrity. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience in data centers with hands-on skills in UPS systems and incident response. The role demands strong leadership in a 24/7 mission-critical environment and the ability to manage complex infrastructure documentation and procedures.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in critical facilities or MEP environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with UPS systems and generators.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with developing SOPs and incident response procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical authority for MEP systems in a data center.
• Oversee the performance of critical infrastructure systems.
• Lead troubleshooting and incident response in a 24/7 environment.
• Support commissioning activities for new infrastructure.

Skills

Incident response

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Tools

BMS

UPS systems

SCADA

Controls systems

Job description

Trillium Staffing is looking for a Chief Engineer of Critical Facilities for a Data Center in Phoenix, AZ. This full-time position involves overseeing all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, ensuring reliability and operational integrity. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience in data centers with hands-on skills in UPS systems and incident response. The role demands strong leadership in a 24/7 mission-critical environment and the ability to manage complex infrastructure documentation and procedures.