Assistant Critical Facility Manager

Salute Inc.•Ellendale, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Critical Facilities Manager (ACFM) serves as the deputy to the Critical Facilities Manager (CFM), supporting daily operations within a hyperscale data center. This position ensures the site’s operational integrity through hands-on leadership, technical oversight, and procedural compliance in alignment with the Salute Mission Critical Data Center Operations Playbook. The ACFM supervises technicians, manages vendor activities, drives maintenance execution, and acts as incident manager during after-hours or delegated coverage periods to maintain 100% uptime and safety compliance.

Requirements

5-8 years of experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, power generation systems, or industrial operations.
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical teams.
Proficiency with CMMS platforms, Microsoft Suite, and incident/change management systems.
Excellent written/verbal communication, analytical thinking, and calm crisis management.
Possession of a valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 2-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Degree Preferred: Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a closely related technical field.
Military or trade background preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily data hall operations including rounds, logs, alarm management, and turnover quality.
Execute and validate preventive/corrective maintenance, break-fix, and lifecycle tasks for all MEP systems (UPS, generators, ATS, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, BMS/EPMS, MV/LV)).
Enforce the Salute Playbook, MOP/EOP execution, and change management protocols.
Conduct pre-task briefs, verify LOTO procedures, and ensure safe work practices.
Maintain detailed CMMS documentation, spare part tracking, and maintenance records.
Knowledge of ATS/STS operation.
Supervise and mentor Critical Facility Technicians (Levels I & II).
Coordinate shift assignments, cross-training, and workforce readiness in partnership with the CFM.
Support onboarding, technical development, and ongoing training.
Provide feedback for performance appraisals and development plans.
Serve as delegated Incident Manager during events; lead triage, communication, and recovery.
Execute approved MOPs/EOPs under change control with appropriate notifications.
Monitor and report key performance metrics (PM compliance, downtime, risk register, vendor performance).
Support post-event reviews and corrective action implementation.
Coordinate vendor activities including SOW validation, JHAs, escorting, and close-out documentation.
Support site compliance with EH&S standards, NFPA/NEMA codes, and client specifications.
Manage critical spares inventory and maintain audit readiness.
Participate in rotating on-call schedule; act as the CFM during absence or assigned duty coverage.
Maintain communication continuity with Property Management, Site Director, and client stakeholders.