Data Center Operator

Salute • Red Oak, TX

1d • $0 - $32

About The Position

The Data Center Operator (DCO) is responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of electrical power, mechanical, monitoring, and control systems, as well as processes that maximize customer uptime cost-effectively in highly available, concurrently maintainable, fault-tolerant data center environments. The role ensures electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment operates efficiently and reliably through planned preventive maintenance, corrective work, and emergency response. The DCO is a hands-on technical resource and focal point for facility operations, reporting to the Site Manager and working with Multi-Skilled Operators, management, clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors. Supported equipment includes standby diesel generators and fuel systems, switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, thermal-management systems, chemical-treatment systems where applicable, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

The position involves operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting facility systems; coordinating preventive maintenance and commissioning; managing contractors and supervising Multi-Skilled Operators; and helping maintain critical systems online during construction and integration work. The DCO also monitors facility capacity and efficiency, addresses abnormal conditions and emergencies, and is on call for data center emergencies. Unusual work hours may be required approximately once every other week for critical maintenance windows. A background investigation must be successfully completed as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of directly related experience operating, installing, and maintaining data center critical equipment and building systems, with in-depth understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Strong background in operating critical mechanical and electrical systems, design review, layout, and installation; ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams.
• Ability to conduct power- and thermal-system capacity, safety, and code-compliance assessments.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical systems, including medium-voltage switchgear; 480/277-volt and 208/120-volt generation and distribution; diesel-powered AC generators; static and dynamic rotary UPS systems where applicable; multi-string flooded-cell batteries and monitoring systems; static switches; PLC and relay logic controls; power-monitoring systems; and data center power-distribution and management systems.
• Current knowledge of NFPA electrical, fire and life-safety, and building codes, or the local regulatory equivalent.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and related compliance issues.
• Expert knowledge of industrial safety best practices, including lockout/tagout, arc-flash protection, OSHA requirements, and state regulations.
• Excellent understanding of electrical and mechanical systems used in critical data center operations, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air-handling units, and CRAC units.
• Knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, including feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, chillers, air-handling units, and CRAC units.
• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to complete a background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Full use of sight, hearing, voice, and motor skills.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs), bend, stoop, reach overhead, and stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Place safety first in all work and remain focused on safety while completing assigned tasks.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance assignments across electrical, mechanical, maintenance, and engineering disciplines.
• Inspect building systems, including HVAC and electrical distribution, and maintain equipment rooms and enclosures in clean, functional, and safe condition.
• Respond rapidly to indoor emergencies and investigate and manage air-quality complaints, including humidity issues.
• Create, close, and track work requests; initiate or respond to work orders; follow up on work and verify completion.
• Monitor service contractors’ performance, note deficiencies, and recommend changes as needed.
• Provide electrical, mechanical, integrated-control, and water-chemistry technical expertise for the data center.
• Interface with management, contractors, and consultants on phased construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while keeping critical systems online.
• Work with the Site Manager and stakeholders to track and complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and system commissioning.
• Analyze operating conditions, recommend technologies, and improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage data center white-space and back-of-house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and systems.
• Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance, including UPS, generator, switchgear, and chiller maintenance.
• Directly manage and supervise Multi-Skilled Operators in day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical facility equipment.
• Work with customers, internal teams, installation engineers, technical consultants, and implementation personnel to coordinate customer turn-ups and process flow and support a smooth transition from installation to operation.
• Remain on call to respond to data center emergencies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 8 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; enrollment is available starting on Day 1, with coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program available to all employees, including those who do not participate 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 and an onsite gym.
• Discounted group programs for legal services, home and auto insurance, pet insurance, and identity-theft protection.

What This Job Offers

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