Night Shift: Critical Operations Engineer I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with 5% company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Starting 16 days of PTO

11 paid company holidays

Floating holidays

Volunteer time for volunteering

Parental leave

Free parking or public transportation

Wellness reimbursements up to $800

Job summary

CoreSite is hiring a Critical Operations Engineer I for the Night Shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00pm–7:30am) in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on operating and monitoring critical data center systems to ensure uptime, reliability, and safety.

You will work with senior technicians and customers to manage incidents, document actions, and participate in continuous improvement. The COE I will handle electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety responsibilities, using CMMS for work orders and collaborating

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply technical knowledge effectively.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across operations, engineering, and customer teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Perform facility inspections, respond to abnormal conditions, and document findings.
• Track, trend, and analyze system performance; utilize CMMS to manage work orders and maintenance.
• Support electrical distribution from utility and generator switchgear through UPS and customer load; assist with generator and switchgear maintenance.
• Operate and maintain chilled water, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH, humidification, and central plant systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Safety

Team collaboration

High-availability operations

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or greater

Tools

CMMS

BMS/BMS infra

Electrical test equipment

Job description

CoreSite is hiring a Critical Operations Engineer I for the Night Shift (Mon–Fri, 11:00pm–7:30am) in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on operating and monitoring critical data center systems to ensure uptime, reliability, and safety.

You will work with senior technicians and customers to manage incidents, document actions, and participate in continuous improvement. The COE I will handle electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety responsibilities, using CMMS for work orders and collaborating