Critical Facilities Engineer

5C Data Centers USA•Springfield, OH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

5C is hiring a Critical Facilities Engineer to support its data center infrastructure in Springfield, Ohio. The role is part of the onsite Critical Facilities Maintenance (CFM) team, which maintains power delivery, cooling, and general building infrastructure so customer services remain available continuously. The site supports more than 20 MW of critical IT capacity and operates around the clock. The engineer operates and monitors critical electrical, mechanical, and fire/life-safety systems; performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; troubleshoots system issues; and supports incident response and reliability analysis. The role also includes facility inspections, general facility management, documentation, compliance support, vendor coordination, and execution of operating procedures. The engineer may lead small-to-medium projects, coordinate with internal and external teams, procure quotes, draft procedures, and help support new installations and capital projects. Work is performed under the guidance of the CFM Chief Engineer and Facility Manager, with complex or high-risk issues escalated to Lead or Chief Engineers. 5C describes itself as an industry-leading data center and cloud services provider serving hyperscalers, cloud providers, and enterprise customers. It focuses on rapid deployment, innovation, customization, and sustainable, energy-efficient solutions.

Requirements

Relevant technical degree, military training, or formal certifications.
Strong working knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, switchgear, generators, electrical distribution, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, cooling towers, and chilled-water systems.
Ability to read electrical one-lines, mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control sequences.
Proficiency executing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs in a live critical environment.
Demonstrated advanced troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work onsite in a 24/7 critical environment; shifts vary by location.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to safely and reliably perform physical work, including lifting, ladder use, and work in confined spaces.
High attention to safety and operational discipline.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently while supporting team collaboration.
Professionalism, reliability, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of hands-on experience in data centers, critical facilities, industrial plants, mechanical/electrical infrastructure, or a related industry.
Ability to independently perform routine and moderately complex maintenance tasks.
Understanding of critical systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, UPS systems, generators, and PDUs.
Experience executing MOPs and SOPs with minimal supervision.
Early-stage experience troubleshooting non-complex issues.
Experience coordinating with vendors or contractors.
Technical diploma, trade certificate, or coursework in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or industrial maintenance.
Experience with BMS, EPMS, or SCADA systems.
OEM training from Liebert, Schneider, Cummins, Caterpillar, or Trane.
Exposure to liquid cooling for AI/GPU environments.

Responsibilities

Independently operate and monitor critical electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS systems, battery plants, PDUs/RPPs, switchgear, generators, ATS/STS equipment, CRAH/CRAC units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, valves, BMS, EPMS, SCADA, leak detection, and fire/life-safety systems.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and assist in diagnosing root causes of system issues; escalate complex or high-risk issues to Lead or Chief Engineers as appropriate.
Perform complex preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
Execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs accurately and in accordance with safety standards.
Contribute to procedure improvements, redlines, and documentation updates.
Coordinate vendor activities and ensure work is performed safely and in alignment with operational requirements.
Support incident response under the direction of a Lead or Chief Engineer, and assist with gathering data for post-incident reviews and reliability analysis.
Identify system performance trends and communicate observations to site leadership to support optimization.
Follow OSHA, NFPA, internal safety policies, environmental regulations, and internal audit requirements.
Maintain shift logs, equipment records, maintenance notes, and technical documentation.
Support internal and external audits, including ISO, SOC2, and environmental compliance audits.
Share technical knowledge, best practices, and troubleshooting techniques with the team.
Perform building inspections and general facility management tasks, including maintaining a clean work environment.
Lead small-to-medium-scale projects from start to finish and collaborate with engineering, controls, logistics, construction, and other teams.
Procure quotes, draft procedures, and help ensure work is completed safely and with integrity.
Serve as a primary liaison with vendors and service providers, ensuring safety and environmental protocols are followed and service meets 5C's standards.
Support maintenance and repair of equipment and the company's new installations and capital projects.