Data Center Facilities Engineer

Aunalytics • South Bend, IN

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About The Position

As a Data Center Facilities Engineer, you will be part of a team responsible for day-to-day data center operations and for managing and maintaining mission-critical infrastructure. You will operate, maintain, and continuously improve multiple data center facilities, with a primary focus on power and cooling systems. The role involves hands-on work with HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and responding to critical situations 24/7. Travel is required between facilities in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with opportunities to contribute to facility expansion projects and efficiency improvements.

The position supports clients and multiple data center operations, including preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, system monitoring, and improvement projects. The engineer will provide on-call support, including some weekends and holidays, and may travel to new facilities to assess them and train staff on Aunalytics' critical facility management system.

Requirements

• Electrician or HVAC skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in data centers, including UPS, transformers, PDUs, chillers, CRAH, CRAC, ATS, generators, switchgear, VFDs, and pre-action systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, compliance issues, and building codes related to fire life safety.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) and facility monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining and operating critical power infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, and switchgear.
• Experience with industrial cooling systems, including DX and evaporative cooling technologies.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and procedures.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure and operations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work flexible hours and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation that includes after-hours, weekend, and holiday work as needed.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions, including hot and cold environments.
• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and work in various positions for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Facilities management experience, preferably in data center or critical infrastructure environments; this experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair work on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Inspect facilities and report issues that could affect operations.
• Respond to alerts, alarms, and emergencies 24/7, including expected after-hours work.
• Review and understand equipment and operating methods for BAS, fire, chiller, security, and other installed systems.
• Support efforts to improve facility integrity and efficiency; engineer, create, and complete data center components and improve efficiency where possible.
• Continue learning to operate and tune critical power systems.
• Continue learning to operate and tune process cooling systems, including DX and evaporative condensing systems.
• Perform basic low-voltage electrical work where applicable and as time allows.
• Read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine methods and process sequences.
• Analyze operating conditions, recommend technologies, and improve overall efficiency to help ensure maximum data center operational efficiency.
• Provide professional client support, including installation, removal, and escorting.
• Travel to and perform maintenance at data centers in multiple locations, currently including South Bend, Indiana; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Bellefontaine, Ohio; and Plain City, Ohio.
• Travel to new facilities as they are built or acquired, perform assessments, and train staff on the Aunalytics critical facility management system.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for multiple data center operations, including some weekend and holiday coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Free snacks and an unlimited supply of coffee.
• Social events, including happy hours, game nights, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, movie days, ice cream sundae bars, fancy coffee carts, and a company softball team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed