Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago
Lead Critical Facilities Engineer, NA
Port Washington, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and connects technology for major cloud providers and enterprises. They are seeking a Lead Critical Facilities Engineer to oversee the maintenance and repair of data center infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and customer satisfaction.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Coordination of work efforts/task to ensure seamless operations on shift and between all shifts
Primary escalation point for on shift CFE’s
Assign tasking to on shift CFE’s
Responsible for driving high level task/projects to completion
Support, creation, and review of MOP/SOP/EOP’s for critical work effort evolutions
Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment
Manage multiple one-time and/or ongoing projects
Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment
Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment
Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
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
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8 years, 10+ 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
Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
Potential employees must complete a background check successfully
Preferred
10+ years of 'hands on' experience with the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities
May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialty, such as UPS maintenance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Many other additional voluntary benefits
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
Recent News
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