Chief Critical Infrastructure Engineer (3rd/night Shift)

job summary:
A premier enterprise-class data center and cloud connectivity provider is seeking a Chief Critical Infrastructure Engineer to serve as the senior technical leader for a mission-critical campus south of Dallas, TX. Operating on the 3rd shift (Night Shift), this high-impact position drives operational excellence, ensures 100% uptime availability, and oversees the complex mechanical and electrical plant supporting top-tier enterprise clients. The organization fully supports its team with a competitive compensation package up to $145K base alongside a robust benefits portfolio that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage.

 
location: Red Oak, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $130,000 - 145,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:
As the leader of night shift technical operations, a typical day in the life will involve directing the facility's continuous engineering performance and serving as the ultimate escalation point for site infrastructure. You will:

• Govern all technical facility operations, proactively maintaining the health of heavy power distribution, UPS systems, backup generators, high-tonnage HVAC, and critical environmental controls.
• Lead the continuous development and enhancement of operational procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs), to guarantee top-tier site compliance and safety.
• Command immediate emergency response and incident management efforts, swiftly mitigating infrastructure risks to preserve absolute facility uptime.
• Direct the rollout of complex infrastructure expansion projects, strategically managing space capacity, networking layout, and power allocations for incoming customer deployments.
• Partner directly with enterprise clients during onboarding to seamlessly integrate their physical hardware into the data center ecosystem, providing expert engineering consultation.
• Analyze facility performance metrics, cooling efficiencies, and load curves to compile comprehensive monthly technical reports for executive leadership.
• Mentor, supervise, and guide a dedicated team of overnight facilities engineers, building a culture deeply focused on accountability, physical safety, and technical development.
• Maintain strict alignment with global regulatory and quality frameworks, driving ongoing facility improvement initiatives and compliance audits.

qualifications:
7+ years of progressive engineering experience within data center facility operations, mission-critical infrastructure management, or equivalent 24x7 high-availability environments.

Proven supervisory or leadership experience directly managing technical teams and shift operations.

Expert, hands-on knowledge of large-scale mission-critical systems, including industrial UPS architecture, backup generators, switchgear, commercial HVAC/chillers, and Building Management Systems (BMS).

Ability to work the 3rd shift (Night Shift) schedule consistently at the facility located in Red Oak, TX.

Strong analytical troubleshooting capacities, with a proven track record of managing high-pressure incidents under tight windows.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a high proficiency in developing technical reports, root-cause analyses, and operational proposals.

Nice-to-Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.

Demonstrated understanding of global industry codes, safety regulations, and quality management systems such as ISO 9000, ISO 14000, or OHSAS 18000.

Advanced certifications in critical environment management or data center professional credentials.

Skills

Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)

Power Distribution & Critical Power Systems (UPS, Generators, Switchgear)

Mission-Critical Cooling & HVAC (Chillers, CRAHs, CRACs)

Emergency Incident Command & Disaster Recovery

Method of Procedure (MOP) & SOP Authoring

Building Management Systems (BMS) & EPMS Monitoring

Capacity Planning (Space, Power, Cooling)

Compliance & Quality Standards (ISO frameworks)

Technical Team Leadership & Shift Management

Cross-functional Stakeholder Communication

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.