Principal Data Center Facilities Engineer

Oracle•West Jordan, UT

7d•$102,300 - $209,500•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle is hiring a Principal Data Center Facilities Engineer with an electrical focus to provide senior technical leadership for its mission-critical data center in West Jordan, Utah. The role is primarily responsible for the reliability, safety, and performance of critical electrical infrastructure, including maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, emergency response, power availability, and system redundancy. The engineer plans and oversees maintenance using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), develops and validates operating and emergency procedures, leads incident reviews and corrective actions, and maintains operating documentation. The position serves as the site’s electrical subject matter expert for engineering reviews, infrastructure upgrades, and complex operational issues. It includes developing scopes of work and RFP requirements, evaluating vendor proposals, leading infrastructure projects, and supporting commissioning, testing, validation, and operational handover. The engineer also develops and delivers technical training, mentors team members, leads preparedness exercises, and coordinates vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams. This is an on-site role at Oracle’s West Jordan, Utah data center every workday. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate before starting; remote and hybrid arrangements are unavailable. Participation in after-hours emergency support, including on-site response as required, is part of the role.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site technical leadership for the data center and oversee the reliability, safety, and performance of critical electrical infrastructure.
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for electrical distribution, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, transfer systems, and associated controls.
Use the CMMS to plan and schedule maintenance, track work orders and repairs, maintain equipment records, and verify work completion and documentation.
Lead electrical load and capacity management, evaluate equipment condition and operating trends, and maintain power redundancy during maintenance, failures, and infrastructure changes.
Coordinate with mechanical, controls, and operations teams to maintain facility reliability.
Lead technical responses to critical infrastructure incidents, coordinate troubleshooting and repairs, and support safe service restoration.
Apply emergency operating procedures, assess changing conditions, and coordinate escalation and communication.
Lead post-incident reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions.
Identify and implement operational improvements using equipment performance data, maintenance history, and lessons learned.
Participate in after-hours emergency support and respond on-site as required.
Develop, review, and validate SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and electrical switching plans.
Vet procedures and proposed work for technical accuracy, electrical safety, system dependencies, redundancy, and operational impact.
Evaluate maintenance and project risks, verify readiness, and oversee work under approved procedures and safe practices.
Prepare and review change requests, communicate risks and mitigations, and represent facilities engineering in CAB reviews.
Maintain operating documentation, electrical drawings, equipment information, and infrastructure change records.
Serve as the site electrical subject matter expert for complex operational issues, upgrades, and engineering initiatives.
Review designs, equipment specifications, and proposed modifications for maintainability, capacity, reliability, and operational compatibility.
Develop scopes of work and RFP technical requirements, evaluate vendor proposals, and provide technical recommendations.
Lead infrastructure projects, coordinating scope, schedules, resources, risks, and deliverables with internal teams and external partners.
Coordinate project execution with design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
Review commissioning plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for new or modified infrastructure.
Participate in and oversee equipment testing, functional verification, and integrated systems testing under normal, maintenance, and failure conditions.
Track deficiencies, coordinate corrective work, and verify resolution before operational acceptance.
Support operational handover by verifying equipment records, drawings, procedures, training, spare parts, and maintenance requirements are complete.
Develop and maintain technical training modules on electrical systems, procedures, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
Deliver training, mentor team members, and assess practical understanding and readiness.
Lead drills and scenario-based exercises and share lessons learned to establish consistent operating practices.
Coordinate vendor and contractor scheduling, site access, work planning, and execution.
Review service reports and completed work for quality, documentation, and compliance with scope and procedures.
Support contract reviews, change orders, cost estimates, and procurement of critical spare parts and maintenance resources.
Monitor vendor performance and resolve issues affecting safety, work quality, schedules, or reliability.
Communicate technical issues, operational risks, and project status to site leadership, partner teams, and stakeholders.
Prioritize maintenance, incident, and project demands based on safety, operational risk, and business needs.
Contribute to candidate interviews, technical assessments, and hiring recommendations.
Strengthen personal expertise and team capabilities through training, feedback, and review of industry practices.