Critical Facilities Technician

Salute Inc.•Seminole, TX

5h•$49•Onsite

About The Position

Salute is seeking motivated and technically capable Critical Facilities Technicians I and II to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of critical infrastructure within their hyperscale data center campus in Barstow, Texas. The role is based on-site in Barstow, TX, and candidates must relocate to or near Barstow, TX if not currently local. This is not a remote position. The Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical infrastructure systems that support mission-critical data center operations. These systems include electrical distribution equipment, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire/life safety systems, building automation systems, and associated support equipment. This is a hands-on operations role, not an oversight position. Successful candidates must be comfortable working directly with equipment, responding to alarms and emergencies, performing inspections and maintenance activities, and supporting the continuous operation of a 24/7 critical environment. Technicians work closely with operations teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and site leadership to maintain the reliability, availability, and safety of mission-critical data center infrastructure supporting 99.999% uptime objectives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Ability to work Pittman day and night shifts onsite in Barstow, TX.
Ability to pass background and drug screening requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Ability to safely work in a mission-critical environment.
Ability to work overtime, emergency callouts, and extended shifts when necessary.
Exposure to and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices and safe work procedures.
Troubleshooting experience within an operational, industrial, manufacturing, utility, healthcare, or critical facility environment.
0-2 years of experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, utilities, hospital facilities, industrial maintenance, building operations, critical environments, or related skilled trades. (For CFT I)
Basic understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. (For CFT I)
Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and workplace safety practices. (For CFT I)
Basic troubleshooting experience in an operational or critical facility environment. (For CFT I)
Ability to learn and operate critical infrastructure equipment including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building automation systems. (For CFT I)
Willingness to work hands-on in a 24/7 mission-critical environment. (For CFT I)
Ability to respond to equipment failures, alarms, and emergency situations. (For CFT I)
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. (For CFT I)
Ability to work rotating day and night shifts. (For CFT I)
3-5+ years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical facility infrastructure. (For CFT II)
Experience working with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems. (For CFT II)
Working knowledge and practical application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. (For CFT II)
Demonstrated troubleshooting experience within a critical facility environment. (For CFT II)
Ability to independently diagnose equipment faults, review operating and maintenance documentation, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. (For CFT II)
Experience operating and maintaining electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, HVAC systems, chilled water systems, fire/life safety systems, and building automation systems. (For CFT II)
Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, reliability practices, and equipment operations. (For CFT II)
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a mission-critical environment. (For CFT II)
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. (For CFT II)

Nice To Haves

Data center operations experience.
Hyperscale data center experience.
Mission-critical facility experience.
Utility, power generation, or renewable energy experience.
Hospital central plant or healthcare facility operations experience.
Manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial plant experience.
Construction commissioning experience.
L3-L5 commissioning experience highly preferred.
Experience supporting startup, commissioning, equipment turnover, and operational readiness activities.
Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a mission-critical environment.
Experience working with major OEMs such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane, Siemens, Johnson Controls, ABB, or similar manufacturers.
Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.
Electrical Safety Training.
First Aid / CPR certification.
Building Management System (BMS) experience.
CMMS experience.
Military experience in mechanical, electrical, aviation maintenance, industrial systems, utilities, or power generation fields.
Working knowledge of Feeders and electrical distribution systems.
Working knowledge of Transformers.
Working knowledge of Generators.
Working knowledge of Switchgear.
Working knowledge of UPS systems.
Working knowledge of ATS / STS systems.
Working knowledge of PDUs and PMMs.
Working knowledge of Chillers.
Working knowledge of Cooling Towers.
Working knowledge of CRAC / CRAH Units.
Working knowledge of Air Handling Units (AHUs).
Working knowledge of Pumps and Motors.
Working knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Working knowledge of Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems.
Candidates with transferable experience from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply: Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Utilities, Power Generation, Wind and Solar Facilities, Hospital Facilities and Healthcare Environments, Industrial Plants, Water/Wastewater Facilities, Commercial Building Operations, Telecommunications Infrastructure, Military technical occupations.

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems.
Perform routine site rounds and equipment inspections.
Monitor critical infrastructure through Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related monitoring platforms.
Review alarms, investigate issues, and initiate escalation procedures when required.
Respond to emergency situations and critical infrastructure failures.
Support reliability, availability, and uptime objectives for all critical systems.
Maintain equipment logs, operational reports, and facility documentation.
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical infrastructure.
Troubleshoot Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire/life safety, and control systems.
Utilize CMMS and work order management systems to create, manage, and complete maintenance tasks.
Review operating parameters, fault codes, and equipment trends to identify concerns before failures occur.
Assist with equipment repairs and vendor-supported maintenance activities.
Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities performed by external vendors and contractors.
Support data center white space operations.
Coordinate activities related to colocation, telecommunications, network connectivity, and customer support.
Install, test, label, and verify network and structured cabling components when required.
Support hardware deployments and customer installations.
Coordinate vendor, carrier, and contractor activities within the facility.
Maintain accurate operational and maintenance documentation.
Follow all site-specific safety procedures and operational standards.
Participate in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities and electrical safety programs.
Support emergency response activities and incident investigations.
Participate in job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
Maintain compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and established operating procedures.
Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

8 company-paid holidays
2 floating holidays
PTO
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting
3% employer match on 401(K)
50% match on the next 2% of 401(K)
HSA
Mental health resources
Gym discounts
Discounted group programs for legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection.