Critical Facility Engineer III (Shift Lead)

Salute•Royse City, TX

2d•$46 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Facility Engineer III (Shift Lead) is a senior facilities-focused leadership role responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of electrical power, mechanical, monitoring, and control systems in highly available, concurrently maintainable, fault-tolerant data center environments. The role supports customer uptime through preventive and predictive maintenance, corrective work, emergency response, and hands-on troubleshooting, with the goal of maintaining better than 99.999% uptime and operating cost-effectively. Reporting to the Site Manager, the CFE III serves as the on-shift operational commander and primary technical lead for an assigned 12-hour watch. The role executes maintenance, switching, and emergency-response standards established by the Critical Facility Lead Engineer; directly supervises onsite Multi-Skilled Operators and junior CFEs; manages third-party vendors; and interfaces with internal departments, executives, and clients. Equipment includes standby diesel generators and fuel systems, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, static and rotary UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, thermal management and water-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 work at night, on weekends, and on holidays. The stated base pay range is $46.00–$51.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 6 years of directly related experience operating, installing, and maintaining data-center critical equipment and building systems.
In-depth technical understanding 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, an engineering degree, military power/propulsion training, and experience.
Strong background in operating, reviewing the design of, laying out, and installing critical mechanical and electrical systems; ability to read and interpret complex 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 and dynamic rotary UPS systems; battery systems; STS, ATS, PDUs/PMMs; PLC and relay logic; EPMS and 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; stand and walk for extended periods; and bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for maintenance tasks.
Basic fitness and mobility to move efficiently around work areas to troubleshoot or respond to emergencies.
Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small components, test instruments, and connectors.
Clear vision, with or without correction, for detailed precision work while wearing required PPE, including safety glasses and arc-flash gear.
Ability to work indoors across varied temperature zones and outdoors in different weather conditions, 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.

Responsibilities

Place safety first and enforce compliance with LOTO, NFPA 70E 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 facility equipment.
Operate, monitor, and maintain facility systems; lead responses to abnormal conditions and serve as the front-line technical lead for complex troubleshooting, investigations, and indoor emergencies.
Work with the Site Manager and stakeholders to develop, track, and complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and system commissioning; perform planned and ad hoc maintenance requiring multi-trade engineering direction.
Coordinate with management, general contractors, and engineering consultants on phased construction commissioning, 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, and mechanical equipment areas 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.
Interface with internal departments, executive leadership, clients, and vendors, and perform other related duties assigned by management.
Work nights, weekends, and holidays as part of 24x7x365 shift operations.

Benefits

Relocation assistance for candidates who are not local to the area.
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.
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.