Night Shift: Critical Operations Engineer I

CoreSite; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO & holidays

Wellness reimbursements

Technology stipend

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I to join our Data Center Operations team. This role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and life-safety systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

You will work night shifts (Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm-7:30am) and collaborate with senior technicians, contractors, and vendors while documenting activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts within a mission-critical facility.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in the data center industry.
• Hands-on experience with large electrical and mechanical systems.
• Able to pass background check and provide required pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Respond to alarms and document findings.
• Manage work orders and maintenance using CMMS; coordinate with vendors and customers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety

Teamwork

Data center knowledge

Technical writing

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

High School Diploma or greater

Tools

BMS/PLC controls

CMMS / monitoring

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Critical Operations Engineer I to join our Data Center Operations team. This role focuses on operating, monitoring, and maintaining critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and life-safety systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

You will work night shifts (Tuesday-Saturday 11:00pm-7:30am) and collaborate with senior technicians, contractors, and vendors while documenting activities and supporting continuous improvement efforts within a mission-critical facility.