Critical Facility Engineer III (Shift Lead)

Salute•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Facility Engineer III (Shift Lead) is an onsite senior facilities leadership role in Royse City, Texas, responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of electrical, mechanical, monitoring, and control systems in a mission-critical data center. The role helps maximize customer uptime cost-effectively and maintain better than 99.999% uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance, corrective work, emergency response, and hands-on troubleshooting. The position reports to the Site Manager and serves as the on-shift operational commander and primary technical lead for an assigned 12-hour watch. It directly supervises onsite Multi-Skilled Operators and junior Critical Facility Engineers, manages third-party vendors, and coordinates with internal departments, executives, and clients. Critical systems include generators and fuel systems, electrical switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, air-handling units, chillers, thermal management systems, water and chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, variable-frequency drives, and building automation systems. The position is onsite, with relocation assistance available for candidates who are not local. The role operates on a 24x7x365 shift schedule and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

At least 6 years of directly related experience operating, installing, and maintaining data center critical equipment and building systems.
Expert technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
High school diploma or GED with verified electrical, refrigeration, and/or HVAC trade or journeyman experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education, engineering degree, military power/propulsion training, and experience.
Strong experience operating critical mechanical and electrical systems and reviewing designs, layouts, and installations; ability to read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams and schematics.
Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical and mechanical systems, including medium-voltage switchgear; 480/277V and 208/120V generation and distribution; diesel standby generators and fuel systems; static UPS and, where applicable, dynamic rotary UPS systems; flooded-cell, VRLA, or lithium-ion battery systems and monitoring; STS, ATS, PDUs/PMMs, and data center power distribution and management systems; PLC and relay logic controls, EPMS, BAS/BMS; chillers, AHUs, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VFDs, and chemical treatment systems.
Ability to conduct power and thermal system capacity, safety, and code-compliance assessments.
Current, in-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, fire/life safety, and local building codes or regulatory equivalents.
Expert knowledge of industrial safety practices, including LOTO, arc-flash hazard protection, OSHA standards, and state regulations.
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.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, and to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for maintenance tasks.
Physical fitness and mobility to move efficiently through work areas to troubleshoot and 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 work while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses and arc-flash gear.
Ability to work indoors across varied temperature zones and outdoors in varied weather, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
Ability to work in elevated noise levels while wearing 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.

Nice To Haves

Relocation assistance is available to candidates who are not local to the area.

Responsibilities

Make safety the top priority and enforce compliance with Lockout/Tagout, arc-flash protection, OSHA, and local regulatory standards for site personnel and contractors.
Provide technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, integrated control, and water chemistry systems across the data center.
Mentor and supervise shift personnel in daily operations and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical equipment.
Operate, monitor, and maintain facility systems; lead responses to abnormal conditions, emergencies, investigations, and complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Develop, track, and complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and system commissioning work with the Site Manager and stakeholders.
Perform planned and ad-hoc maintenance assignments requiring multi-trade engineering direction.
Coordinate phased data center construction commissioning with management, general contractors, and engineering consultants, including integration and testing of new systems while keeping existing critical systems online without impact.
Manage contractors and consultants supporting daily operations and critical maintenance; monitor performance, identify deficiencies, and recommend changes.
Analyze operating conditions, recommend technologies, and drive operational efficiency and cost reduction.
Inspect HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical equipment rooms, and enclosures to ensure they are clean, functional, and safe.
Own the creation, closure, and tracking of Work Requests and Work Orders, verifying technical accuracy and completion.
Communicate and collaborate with internal departments, executive leadership, clients, and vendors.
Perform other related duties 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; coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, including those who do not enroll in the benefits package.
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, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity theft protection.
Discounted group life and AD&D insurance.
Discounted group short- and long-term disability insurance.
Parental leave.
Relocation assistance for candidates who are not local.