Critical Facilities Engineer, NA (Data Center)

Vantage Data Centers•Sterling, VA

1d•$38 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage is collecting applications for future Critical Facilities Engineer openings; the timeline for talent conversations is undetermined. This is an in-house, onsite role in Ashburn, Virginia, within the Site Operations Department. The department is responsible for the health and performance of data center mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and data modules. Site Operations teams work onsite 24/7, with Critical Facility Engineers on each shift, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The Critical Facilities Engineer works with a team of electrical- and mechanical-focused engineers to maintain and repair data center infrastructure, protect uptime, and provide high-quality customer service. This is a hands-on role focused on troubleshooting and repairing equipment in-house. The position may suit candidates with data center, mission-critical field service, military, or other electrical and mechanical field experience. Levels I or II are being considered. The role includes operating and maintaining critical facility systems, coordinating maintenance vendors, developing reliability reports, and preparing procedures for maintenance and emergency work. It requires flexibility to respond to changing priorities and emergencies, and willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support. Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training. The position is eligible for company benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, and participation in a 401(k) program with company match, along with other voluntary benefits. The posting range is $38–$55 per hour for Levels I and II; compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities; 5 or more years is preferred.
Experience with emergency generators, fuel delivery systems, parallel switchgear, medium- and low-voltage switchgear and controls, critical and essential PDUs, UPSs, HVAC, air handling units, computer-grade cooling systems, and building monitoring or control systems.
Knowledge of operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, and building management or automation equipment.
Ability to read commercial building blueprints and understand electrical single-line diagrams and schematics.
Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures related to mechanical and electrical systems used to run data centers.
Technical writing skills and experience creating, coordinating, updating, or modifying MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs for critical facilities equipment, including supporting new systems and researching technical requirements.
Reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts or emergencies.
Ability to complete a background check successfully.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.
Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds one-third of the time and meet the listed physical demands.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical facilities.
Data center, mission-critical field service, or mission-critical military experience; military backgrounds mentioned include the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, and Coast Guard.
Electrical or mechanical field work experience and strong technical skills or training.
Experience with cross-industry electrical and mechanical field service, such as chiller work in larger-tonnage, non-critical environments or OEM equipment field service.
Ability and intent to obtain a license within a reasonable time.
Trainability; candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply.
Experience with equipment or providers such as Johnson Controls, York, Trane, Daikin, Vertiv, Eaton, Liebert, Toshiba, Delta, CAT, ABB, Samsung, Mitsubishi, Siemens, or Petra.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair critical data center systems, including UPSs, PDUs, diesel generators, ATS equipment, building controls, chillers, and CRAH systems.
Develop reliability reports to help ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained with 100% uptime.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance vendors to ensure personnel safety, protect critical facility equipment, and maintain power to the critical load.
Create required Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for maintenance activities.
Work independently and as part of a team under limited supervision.
Manage multiple one-time and ongoing projects.
Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe, secure work environment.
Organize workflow and adapt to changing priorities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.