Vantage Data Centers · 6 hours ago
Critical Facilities Engineer, NA
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$35/hr - $55/hr
3+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and connects the technology of the world’s leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. They are seeking a Critical Facilities Engineer to maintain and repair critical data center systems, ensuring high standards of uptime and service for their customers.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Operate, perform maintenance and service repairs on critical Data Center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls, Chillers, CRAH, ETC)
Develop reliability reports to ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained with 100% uptime
Coordinate, and oversee all maintenance vendors to ensure personnel safety, protect the Facility’s critical equipment, and maintain power to the critical load
Create required MOPs (Method of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance to them
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years, 5+ years preferred, of 'hands on' experience with the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities to include; emergency generators (Generators, Fuel Delivery systems and Parallel Switchgear), electrical distribution (MV/LV switchgear and associated controls), critical and essential PDUs, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, air handling units, computer grade cooling systems, and building monitoring/control systems
Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment
Ability to read commercial building blueprints and understand electrical single lines and schematics
Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures related to mechanical & electrical systems needed to run data centers
Technical Writing skills and experience; as well as creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOP's for critical facilities equipment, to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements
Work experience in the electrical or mechanical field is highly desired. Strong emphasis on technical skills/training, with intent to obtain license within a reasonable time
May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialty, such as UPS maintenance
Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes
Potential employees must complete a background check successfully
Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
Ability to smell, talk & hear
Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel
Ability to reach with hands and arms
Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color
Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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