Senior Critical Facilities Engineer | Data Center Uptime

Vantage Data Centers; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Ashburn, VA seeks a hands-on Site Operations Engineer to maintain and repair critical data center systems. You will manage uptime requirements and work with a team of CFEs to ensure reliable operation.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, safety, and documentation through CMMS and SOPs. Experience with power and cooling infrastructure is preferred; travel for trainings may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on maintenance in mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with generators, UPS, PDUs, switchgear.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong documentation for procedures (MOPs/SOPs/EOPs).
• Willing to travel up to 5% for training or emergencies.
• Candidate must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and repair data center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS, HVAC).
• Develop reliability reports to ensure uptime targets are met.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance vendors for safety and uptime.
• Create MOPs/SOPs/EOPs to standardize activities.
• Support safety, security, and emergency response as needed.
• Assist with on-site tasks and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Vendor coordination

Technical writing

Tools

CMMS

MOPs/SOPs/EOPs

Job description

Vantage Data Centers in Ashburn, VA seeks a hands-on Site Operations Engineer to maintain and repair critical data center systems. You will manage uptime requirements and work with a team of CFEs to ensure reliable operation.

The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, safety, and documentation through CMMS and SOPs. Experience with power and cooling infrastructure is preferred; travel for trainings may be required.