Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer I

Oracle•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle is seeking an experienced Data Center Facilities Engineer (IC4) to support a first‑of-its kind, large‑scale liquid‑to‑air (L2A) cooled CDU deployment at our San Antonio, TX data center. This onsite role provides technical leadership and operational ownership of Oracle‑owned data center infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on liquid cooling technologies , mission‑critical reliability, and continuous operational improvement. The engineer will oversee daily operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of liquid cooling systems and supporting mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This position also plays a key role in incident management, commissioning, design integration, vendor oversight, and adherence to engineering governance. The ideal candidate excels in hands‑on engineering, cross‑functional collaboration, and driving operational excellence in a mission‑critical environment.

Requirements

Experience in data center facilities engineering or critical infrastructure operations
Technical expertise in one or more: liquid cooling/CDUs, mechanical cooling, electrical distribution
Experience with CMMS, PM programs, and change management processes
Demonstrated vendor and contractor management experience
Working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, containment, and cooling architectures
Ability to develop technical procedures and operational documentation

Nice To Haves

Experience with liquid or hybrid cooling deployments
Large‑scale or hyperscale data center experience
Mechanical or Electrical engineering background or equivalent field experience
Experience supporting new site builds, commissioning, or first-generation deployments

Responsibilities

Liquid Cooling & Critical Environment Operations
Serve as onsite SME for L2A cooling systems, CDUs, coolant distribution, and supporting mechanical/electrical infrastructure
Own day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of liquid cooling and facility systems
Track and monitor critical environment maintenance and repairs to meet SLAs and ensure maximum uptime
Conduct coolant/glycol testing and maintain quality control programs
Perform and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Build and maintain PM schedules, runbooks, and SOPs for normal and emergency operations
Manage CMMS records, asset lifecycle documentation, warranties, and spare parts programs
Evaluate component suitability, processes, and action plans for liquid cooling systems
Recommend system‑level enhancements to improve reliability and reduce risk
Incident Management & Operational Excellence
Manage incidents impacting data center infrastructure and drive timely resolution
Lead diagnostics and repairs using practical engineering knowledge, escalating blockers when needed
Apply Oracle processes, procedures, and industry standards to resolve routine issues
Participate in post-incident reviews, root cause analysis, and execution of CAPAs
Follow emergency operations plans during abnormal events, stabilizing conditions and escalating critical issues
Proactively drive operational optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives
Ensure safe working practices across all maintenance and operational activities
Site Commissioning, Build Support & Design Integration
Participate in site assessments to evaluate suitability for new data center builds
Prepare and review technical reports documenting findings and recommendations
Support design reviews and commissioning activities to ensure alignment with engineering standards
Review mechanical simulations (including CFD) to assess airflow and thermal performance, recommending design adjustments as needed
Collaborate with design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to integrate new liquid cooling and mechanical systems into existing environments
Review design specifications, SOWs, and construction turnover packages
Data Center Operations Management
Support and validate onsite data center operations related to engineering infrastructure
Serve as an engineering SME for mission-critical systems, operations, and functionality
Communicate operational requirements and ensure issues are escalated to the appropriate teams
Adhere to standards and policies through documentation review, commissioning participation, and design summits
Document and review critical‑impacting changes; represent engineering in CAB meetings
Coordinate with colocation providers and Oracle change control processes
Engineering Leadership, Governance & Documentation
Collaborate with senior engineers on design and engineering initiatives
Provide engineering insight to ensure alignment with company expectations
Coordinate with internal and external project teams to deliver data center infrastructure
Contribute to policy development and maintenance of best-in-class procedures
Prepare technical reports to support design decisions and project progress
Develop site safety documentation and operational process standards
Training, Knowledge Sharing & Team Development
Identify training needs for new team members
Act as a subject matter expert and train others on standard systems and procedures
Mentor junior team members and support continuous learning across teams
Colocation Vendor & Contractor Management
Support contract administration, including review of contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts
Contribute to sourcing and ensuring availability of spare parts, consumables, and critical resources
Coordinate vendor scheduling, site access, and safe execution of work
Lead vendor onboarding, contract management, and SLA performance
Core Engineering Competencies
Planning & Execution
Manage moderately complex tasks and projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
Delegate, prioritize, and oversee work across multiple initiatives
Collaboration & Partnership
Work cross‑functionally to align expectations and achieve shared objectives
Seek diverse perspectives and ensure inclusive communication
Problem Solving
Analyze complex issues and identify solutions using standard practices
Escalate unresolved issues with clear assessments and proposed solutions
Continuous Improvement
Recommend and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Evaluate impacts on stakeholders and incorporate feedback
Performance & Development
Participate in candidate interviews and contribute to talent development

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance