Assistant Critical Facilities Manager

Salute•San Antonio, TX

17d•$65 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Critical Facilities Manager (ACFM) serves as deputy to the Critical Facilities Manager, supporting daily operations at a hyperscale data center. The role helps maintain site operational integrity through hands-on leadership, technical oversight, and compliance with the Salute Mission Critical Data Center Operations Playbook. The ACFM supervises technicians, coordinates vendors, drives maintenance execution, supports procedure development, and serves as Incident Manager during after-hours or delegated coverage to help maintain uptime, operational excellence, and safety compliance. This is an on-site position in Barstow, Texas. Candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow; relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with availability for after-hours and weekend emergency response. The facility operates 24 hours, and some positions may require irregular hours, nights, weekends, overtime, alternating shifts, outdoor work in extreme weather, or work in hazardous environments. The position involves working in active, live, and operational data-center, construction, and commissioning environments that may be dynamic and not fully controlled. The ACFM is expected to maintain a hands-on presence while balancing leadership and operational oversight, and to respond effectively to changing priorities and emergency situations. Physical requirements include lifting and carrying up to 40 pounds, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, and performing equipment-related tasks involving bending, kneeling, reaching, and dexterity. The role may involve varying indoor temperatures, outdoor weather, and elevated noise levels; a valid driver's license is required for work-related travel as needed. The stated base pay range is $65.00 to $69.00 per hour. The employer describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an HSA, gym discounts, mental-health resources, discounted group life and AD&D, discounted short- and long-term disability, 401(k) matching, PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave. The description also notes an Employee Assistance Program and discounted group programs such as legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity-theft protection.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, power-generation systems, industrial operations, or similar critical environments.
Strong working knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure, including UPS systems, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS, HVAC systems, and BMS/EPMS platforms.
Demonstrated leadership experience supervising technical teams.
Experience creating, validating, implementing, and improving operational procedures in partnership with technical Subject Matter Experts.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, schematics, one-line electrical diagrams, and technical documentation.
Hands-on troubleshooting experience with critical electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical, industrial, or data-center environments.
Proficiency with CMMS platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and incident/change-management systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and calm crisis-management skills.
Ability to adapt and perform effectively amid changing priorities, evolving operational requirements, and complex technical challenges.
Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs; stand for extended periods; and bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work with small components and connectors.
Clear vision, with or without correction, for detail-oriented work while wearing appropriate PPE, and ability to distinguish color-coded warning signs, labels, wiring, and cabling.
Ability to work in varying indoor temperatures, outdoors in different weather conditions including extreme temperatures, rain, and snow, and in elevated-noise environments while using appropriate hearing protection.
Valid driver's license for work-related travel as required.
Ability to work on-site in Barstow, Texas; candidates who are not local must relocate to or near Barstow.
Availability for after-hours and weekend emergency response and participation in rotating on-call schedules.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience supporting construction, commissioning, start-up, or first-generation (greenfield) facility environments.
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a closely related technical field.
Military, trade, commissioning, or operations background.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily data hall operations, including rounds, logs, alarm management, and turnover quality.
Execute and validate preventive and corrective maintenance, break-fix work, and lifecycle tasks for MEP systems, including UPS, generators, ATS, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH, chillers, BMS/EPMS, and medium- and low-voltage systems.
Enforce the Salute Playbook, MOP/EOP execution, and change-management protocols.
Conduct pre-task briefs, verify LOTO procedures, and ensure safe work practices.
Maintain CMMS documentation, spare-parts tracking, and maintenance records.
Develop, review, validate, and improve operating procedures, SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs with Subject Matter Experts.
Participate in site builds, facility expansions, equipment installations, commissioning, and operational-readiness activities for new infrastructure.
Review and interpret blueprints, one-line diagrams, schematics, construction drawings, and technical documentation for operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and project execution.
Conduct technical research, root-cause analysis, and failure investigations, and implement corrective actions.
Troubleshoot critical electrical and mechanical systems hands-on.
Supervise and mentor Critical Facility Technicians Levels I and II.
Coordinate shift assignments, cross-training, and workforce readiness in partnership with the CFM.
Support onboarding, technical development, ongoing training, performance feedback, and development plans.
Serve as delegated Incident Manager during events, leading triage, communications, and recovery.
Execute approved MOPs/EOPs under change control and provide appropriate notifications.
Monitor and report performance metrics, including preventive-maintenance compliance, downtime, risk register, and vendor performance.
Support post-event reviews, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action implementation.
Coordinate vendor activities, including SOW validation, JHAs, escorting, and close-out documentation.
Support compliance with EH&S standards, NFPA/NEMA codes, and client specifications.
Manage critical-spares inventory and maintain audit readiness.
Coordinate contractors, commissioning teams, and third-party service providers for facility projects while maintaining operational and safety standards.
Participate in rotating on-call schedules and act as the CFM during absence or assigned duty coverage.
Maintain communication continuity with Property Management, the Site Director, and client stakeholders.
Support emergency response and provide leadership during operational incidents and critical facility events.

Benefits

Eight company-paid holidays, two floating holidays, and PTO.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with enrollment available starting on Day 1; coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees.
Employer-supported 401(k) with immediate 100% vesting, a 3% employer match, and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Mental-health resources.
Gym discounts.
Discounted legal services.
Discounted home and auto insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Identity-theft protection.
Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
Parental leave.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.