Critical Facilities Engineer II

Flexential Corp.•Portland, OR

5d•$44 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Facilities Engineer II performs preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at assigned data centers, helping maintain mission-critical uptime of 99.999% or higher and meet customer SLAs. The role includes vendor management, scheduling, documentation control, facility monitoring, and collaboration with Data Center Technicians, including hands-on training as needed. It also supports commissioning, disaster recovery exercises, customer power provisioning, and operational excellence initiatives. This position has 24x7 facility on-call responsibility and may require off-hours and weekend maintenance. The role involves facility rounds, responding to equipment alerts, preparing operational procedures, and maintaining compliance with applicable authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and company policies. Compensation is $44.00–$46.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and qualifications. The position is identified as onsite in the posting. Employees hired into Atlanta-area positions may be required to work onsite at least 30 hours per week, depending on business needs, role requirements, and assigned work location.

Requirements

At least 2 years of data center experience.
At least 4 years of experience with root cause analysis and troubleshooting/problem solving.
Experience working with building automation systems.
At least 4 years of experience in a critical infrastructure environment.
Understanding of electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAH units.
Applicable trade experience.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to walk or stand for 50% of the time.
Moderate to advanced keyboard usage.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time.
Must possess a valid driver's license and insurance.

Nice To Haves

Electrical or mechanical certifications.
Associate's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
At least 5 years of experience working in data centers, with an emphasis on building and equipment operation.
Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed functional and technical depth and complexity requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at assigned data centers.
Monitor, maintain, operate, and repair mission-critical systems supporting 24x7 data center operations to achieve 99.999% uptime and 100% compliance with customer SLAs.
Provide 24x7 facility on-call coverage.
Manage vendor relationships.
Read and interpret blueprints, engineering specifications, project plans, and other technical documents.
Drive change toward operational excellence goals; identify constraints and propose solutions.
Assist with disaster recovery dry-run exercises and commissioning efforts.
Maintain AHJ requirements and implement change windows in accordance with company policies.
Assist with provisioning customer power and other assigned electrical modifications while maintaining a safe work environment.
Assist with off-hours and weekend maintenance activities when required.
Assist with reports on customer utilization, including space and power.
Read and prepare Method of Procedures (MOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for data center maintenance and operations.
Perform facility rounds to verify equipment operation, aesthetics, and cleanliness.
Monitor and respond to facility equipment alerts.
Build and maintain a strong working relationship with Data Center Technicians and provide hands-on training as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.