Critical Facility Engineer II

Salute•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Facility Engineer II (CFE II) is an autonomous member of the site engineering team, responsible for ensuring electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment in a data center operates efficiently to maintain better than 99.999% uptime for mission-critical servers. The role includes planned preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, approved switching and maintenance procedures, and rapid response to emergencies. The engineer regularly interacts with team leads, clients, and third-party vendors and operates and maintains critical infrastructure such as generators, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. The position is onsite in Royse City, Texas. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who are not local. The role operates on a 24x7x365 shift schedule and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays. Compensation is $36.00–$40.50 per hour.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of directly related hands-on experience operating, installing, and maintaining data center critical equipment or mission-critical industrial building systems.
In-depth technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
High school diploma or GED and 2 or more years of specialized experience or training in electrical systems, refrigeration, and/or HVAC, or an equivalent combination of technical degree or certifications, military nuclear/power training, and hands-on experience.
Hands-on proficiency with data center electrical and mechanical systems, including feeders, transformers, standby diesel generators, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, CRAC/CRAH units, VFDs, and BAS.
Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams.
Strong analytical troubleshooting and observation skills, with the ability to act decisively under high-pressure emergency conditions.
Ability to lift and carry equipment and tools weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders up to 16 feet and multiple flights of stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform maintenance.
Basic physical fitness and mobility to move efficiently around work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for work with small components, test instruments, and connectors.
Clear vision, with or without correction, for detailed and precise work while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses and arc-flash gear.
Ability to work indoors across varied temperature zones and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
Ability to work in elevated-noise environments while wearing required hearing protection.
Valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a 24x7x365 shift-operations schedule.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety and enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc-flash protection (NFPA 70E), and site safety compliance during maintenance and switching work.
Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety systems, including abnormal operating conditions, to preserve more than 99.999% uptime.
Execute planned and ad-hoc preventive and corrective maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and maintenance trades.
Follow and peer-review standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, HVAC equipment, electrical distribution, and mechanical equipment rooms and enclosures to ensure they are clean, functional, and safe.
Lead rapid response, investigation, and remediation of indoor emergencies and air-quality or humidity anomalies.
Create, close, track, initiate, and respond to work requests and work orders; document technical root causes, follow up, and verify work quality.
Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors working on facility systems, monitor performance, identify technical or safety deficiencies, and recommend corrective changes to senior leadership.
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to CFE I personnel during rounds, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

Eight company-paid holidays and two floating holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with enrollment available starting on Day 1 and coverage beginning 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 group legal services.
Discounted home and auto insurance.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
Discounted group short- and long-term disability coverage.
Parental leave.
Relocation assistance for candidates who are not local.