Lead Mechanical Technician — Critical Facility

Salute; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute is seeking a Critical Facility Technician – Mechanical Lead to lead mechanical systems work in the data center and mentor technicians in Rayville, LA. The role centers on ensuring reliability and safety of critical infrastructure and coordinating with onsite engineers.

The position oversees preventive maintenance, testing, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with construction and operations to keep systems running efficiently and safely in a high-demand facility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Engineering; building engineering preferable.
• Knowledge of rack installation processes.
• Observation skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently.
• Safely able to lift 50 lbs, climb steps ladders up to 12 feet and vertical ladders up to 20 feet.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Construction to ensure reliability and maintainability of installations; review submittals and commissioning plans.
• Oversee preventive maintenance on mechanical, air handlers, HVAC, and plumbing systems; conduct testing.
• Maximize equipment operability and minimize lifecycle costs.
• Provide technical support during critical system failures to Operations.
• Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and corrective actions.
• Analyze trends and maintenance data to validate performance.
• Guide Facility Operators and participate in project meetings.
• Lead and train O&M technicians; ensure safety standards.
• On-call to respond to data center emergencies.
• Schedule maintenance with vendors and manage on-site.

Skills

Observation skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Arc Flash Awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Salute is seeking a Critical Facility Technician – Mechanical Lead to lead mechanical systems work in the data center and mentor technicians in Rayville, LA. The role centers on ensuring reliability and safety of critical infrastructure and coordinating with onsite engineers.

The position oversees preventive maintenance, testing, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with construction and operations to keep systems running efficiently and safely in a high-demand facility.