Salute · 1 month ago
Sr. Critical Facilities Engineer
Gainesville, VA. , Gainesville, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$36/hr - $56/hrSalute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Sr. Critical Facilities Engineer to ensure operational integrity and compliance of critical systems in mission-critical data center environments.
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Responsibilities
Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything that they do – without fail
Focus on the tasks and activities given to them and remain consistently focused on SAFETY
Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems
Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments, requiring the skill and direction of several electrical, mechanical, maintenance trades and engineering disciplines
Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures to ensure clean, functional, and safe conditions
Rapid response, investigation and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints, including humidity
Have a complete working knowledge on creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work
Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes, as necessary
Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data center
Directly interface with management team, contractors, and consultants for all phased data center construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while maintaining critical systems online
Work with the Site Manager and other stakeholders to track and complete a preventive and predicative maintenance schedule for critical maintenance and system commissioning
Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction
Responsible for data center white space and back-of-house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and systems
This position may require unusual hours of work approximately once every other week to meet critical maintenance windows and scheduling
Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and chiller maintenance)
Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and technical expertise for the entire data center
Directly manage and supervise Multi-Skilled Operators in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical critical facility equipment
On-call to respond to emergency situations at the data center
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
The Data Center Operator interacts across all internal departments, including executives and will interact with clients and vendors
Qualification
Required
Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems, design review, layout, installation, including the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one lines
Ability to conduct power- and thermal system capacity, safety, and code compliance assessments
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
Hands-on experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical systems including: Medium-voltage switchgear, 480/277 Volt and 208/120-volt, electrical generation and distribution systems, Diesel powered AC generators, Static UPS systems (where applicable), Dynamic Rotary UPS Systems (where applicable), Multi-string flooded cell batteries and monitoring systems, Static switches, PLC and relay logic controls, Power monitoring systems, Data center power distribution and management systems
Current knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes, or local regulatory equivalent within the location of the data center
Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)
Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 40lbs
Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks
Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
Ability to move quickly and efficiently within various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies
Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
Possession of a valid driver's license for work-related travel, as required
Company
Salute
We provide high-end technical and professional services for the entire lifecycle of data centers.
Founded in 2013
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
LLR Partners
2024-09-30Acquired
2021-02-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Erich Sanchack
Chief Executive Officer
Jason Okroy
Co-Founder
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