Critical Facilities Engineer, NA

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Site Operations Department The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift. This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations. Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance. Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. Position Overview This position will be onsite in one of our data center facilities in Phoenix, AZ. We are looking for a Critical Facilities Engineer who knows what best‑in‑class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost–effective data center facilities in the industry. The successful candidate will work with a team of other electrical and mechanical focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. Essential Job Functions Work under limited supervision, both independently and within a team environment Manage multiple one‑time and/or ongoing projects Respond to safety and emergency situations and maintain a safe and secure work environment Use discretion and judgment in organizing workflow and adapting as priorities are modified due to a changing environment Frequent contact with employees at all levels of the organization; frequent external contact with vendors Duties Operate, perform maintenance and service repairs on critical Data Center systems (UPS, PDU, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment, Building Controls, Chillers, CRAH, ETC) Develop reliability reports to ensure availability and capacity targets are achieved and maintained with 100% uptime Coordinate, and oversee all maintenance vendors to ensure personnel safety, protect the Facility’s critical equipment, and maintain power to the critical load Create required MOPs (Method of Procedure), SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and EOPs (Emergency Operating Procedures) to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance to them Perform additional duties as assigned by Management Job Requirements Minimum 1 year, 3+ years preferred, of hands‑on experience with the maintenance and repair of industrial electrical and mechanical systems in mission‑critical facilities to include: emergency generators (Generators, Fuel Delivery systems and Parallel Switchgear), electrical distribution (MV/LV switchgear and associated controls), critical and essential PDUs, UPS, switchgear, HVAC, air handling units, computer‑grade cooling systems, and building monitoring/control systems Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems and building management/automation equipment Ability to read commercial building blueprints and understand electrical single lines and schematics Knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices and procedures related to mechanical & electrical systems needed to run data centers Technical writing skills and experience in creating, coordinating, updating and/or modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for critical facilities equipment to include supporting new systems and researching technical requirements Work experience in the electrical or mechanical field is highly desired Strong emphasis on technical skills/training, with intent to obtain license within a reasonable time May be required to complete formal training in an area of specialty, such as UPS maintenance Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes Potential employees must complete a background check successfully Physical Demands and Special Requirements Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Ability to smell, talk & hear Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on‑call support Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time Additional Details This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401(k) program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. Work week: Front Half – Sunday to Wednesday or Back Half – Wednesday to Saturday. Initial Shift: 4×12s; 3‑on 4‑off, 4‑on 3‑off. Days: 7:00am – 7:00pm. Graveyard: 7:00pm – 7:00am. Equal Employment Opportunity Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vantage Data Centers