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Salute EMEA · 1 day ago

Data Center Facilities Engineer

Salute EMEA 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 Data Center Facilities Engineer to ensure operational integrity and compliance of critical systems within 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

Data Center OperationsElectrical Systems KnowledgeMechanical Systems KnowledgeRegulatory ComplianceSafety Best PracticesTroubleshooting SkillsPreventive MaintenanceClient InteractionTeam Management

Required

Electrical school or equivalent experience
2-3 years of Data Center experience or 2-3 years of critical facility with at least 1 year of data center experience
Electrical knowledge

Preferred

Licensed electrician or HVAC (not required but preferred)

Benefits

8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Company

Salute EMEA

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We are global data centre experts who exclusively serve the data centre industry, helping you solve your most pressing challenges, from increased demand for AI and High Performance Compute environments to the shortage of skilled talent and increased sustainability pressures.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2025-01-27Acquired
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