Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer - Uptime & Infra Lead

crusoe; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity packages

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with company

Job summary

Crusoe is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to join our Snyder, TX data center. You will own the physical infrastructure that keeps our AI compute environment running at peak performance—from electrical distribution to HVAC and building management systems.

You will collaborate with operations, construction, and energy teams to meet uptime and efficiency standards. This hands-on, high-impact role suits those who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to influence critical

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, data center operations, or critical infrastructure environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems (medium and low voltage), UPS/PDU systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS).
• Experience with mechanical/cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and precision air systems.
• Familiarity with BMS/DCIM platforms for monitoring and control.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and sound judgment under pressure.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of all facility systems including electrical distribution, HVAC, cooling/chiller plants, and building management systems (BMS).
• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs; track and resolve facility work orders through completion.
• Monitor facility health via DCIM and BMS platforms; identify anomalies and respond rapidly to minimize downtime.
• Partner with construction and capital projects teams on facility expansions, retrofits, and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes including NEC, OSHA, and fire/life safety regulations.
• Maintain critical documentation including single-line diagrams, equipment logs, maintenance records, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, inspections, and emergency response.
• Support capacity planning efforts by tracking power, cooling, and space utilization.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to support 24/7 critical facility operations.
• Champion a culture of safety by enforcing LOTO procedures and other electrical safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

UPS/PDU systems

Mechanical cooling systems

BMS/DCIM monitoring

Code standards NEC NFPA OSHA

Reading electrical/mechanical drawings

Troubleshooting under pressure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Sunbird DCIM

Nlyte DCIM

Job description

Crusoe is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to join our Snyder, TX data center. You will own the physical infrastructure that keeps our AI compute environment running at peak performance—from electrical distribution to HVAC and building management systems.

You will collaborate with operations, construction, and energy teams to meet uptime and efficiency standards. This hands-on, high-impact role suits those who thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and want to influence critical