Data Center Operating Engineer (Charlotte)

Data Center Operating Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Pay Range: $30-$40 an hour W2

Duration : 6-month contract-to-hire

Shift : 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour night shift rotation) - 2 on, 2 off, then 3 on, 2 off

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Operating Engineer to support daily operations of a high profile data center in Charlotte. This role requires hands-on experience with critical electrical and HVAC systems and a working understanding of how facilities maintain continuous operations. The intent is to convert the contingent worker to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical building systems to support reliable data center operations.
• Perform electrical switching, generator operations, and UPS system switching.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including air handling units and computer room air handlers (CRAHs).
• Support site operations throughout the assigned day or overnight shift.

Qualifications

• Ideally, 2–3 years of hands-on data center experience; candidates must have practical experience beyond entry-level exposure.
• Comparable critical facility experience, including hospitals, is acceptable with relevant UPS, generator, electrical switching, and HVAC experience.
• Working knowledge of UPS systems and hands-on generator operations and electrical switching experience are key requirements.
• HVAC experience is a major priority, including preventive maintenance of air handlers and CRAHs. Chiller experience is also relevant.
• Understanding of critical facility operations and the systems required to maintain uptime.
• Power distribution unit (PDU) experience is a plus; the team can train on site-specific power distribution.
• Comfortable working on-site in 12-hour day or overnight shifts.
• General warehouse or robotics maintenance alone does not meet the critical systems experience requirement.