Principal Data Center Facilities Engineer

Job Description

As a Principal Data Center Facilities Engineer with an electrical focus, you will serve as a senior technical resource for Oracle's mission-critical data center in West Jordan, Utah. Provide engineering leadership for critical infrastructure maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting, and emergency response, with an emphasis on electrical safety, power availability, and system redundancy. Plan and oversee maintenance through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), develop and vet operating and emergency procedures, and lead incident resolution and corrective actions. Guide design reviews, develop scopes of work and requests for proposal (RFPs), and lead infrastructure projects through commissioning, testing, validation, and operational handover. Build training modules, mentor team members, and strengthen the technical knowledge and operating practices of the on-site team.

This position requires working on-site each workday at Oracle's data center in West Jordan, Utah. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate before starting. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Participation in after-hours emergency support is required.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Critical Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance

• Provide on-site technical leadership for Oracle's data center in West Jordan, Utah, with primary responsibility for the reliability, safety, and performance of critical electrical infrastructure.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for electrical distribution, switchgear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, generators, transfer systems, and associated controls.
• Use the computerized maintenance management system (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, equipment failures, and infrastructure changes.
• Coordinate with mechanical, controls, and operations teams to address system dependencies and maintain overall facility reliability.

Emergency Response and Operational Improvement

• Lead the technical response to critical infrastructure incidents, coordinate troubleshooting and repairs, and support safe, timely service restoration.
• Apply emergency operating procedures, assess changing conditions, and coordinate escalation and communication with appropriate teams.
• Lead post-incident technical reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence.
• Identify and implement improvements using equipment performance data, maintenance history, and lessons learned.
• Participate in after-hours emergency support and respond on-site as required.

Procedures, Safety, and Change Management

• Develop, review, and validate standard operating procedures (SOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), emergency operating procedures (EOPs), and electrical switching plans.
• Vet procedures and proposed work for technical accuracy, electrical safety, system dependencies, redundancy, and potential operational impact.
• Evaluate maintenance and project risks, verify readiness before work begins, and oversee execution in accordance with approved procedures and safe working practices.
• Prepare and review change requests, communicate operational risks and mitigation plans, and represent facilities engineering in change advisory board (CAB) reviews.
• Maintain accurate operating documentation, electrical drawings, equipment information, and records of infrastructure changes.

Engineering Reviews and Project Leadership

• Serve as the site's electrical subject matter expert for complex operational issues, infrastructure upgrades, and engineering initiatives.
• Review designs, equipment specifications, and proposed modifications for maintainability, capacity, reliability, and compatibility with site operations.
• Develop scopes of work and technical requirements for requests for proposal (RFPs), evaluate vendor proposals, and provide technical recommendations.
• Lead assigned 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 to protect operating systems and support successful delivery.

Commissioning, Testing, and Validation

• Review commissioning plans, test procedures, and acceptance criteria for new or modified critical infrastructure.
• Participate in and oversee equipment testing, functional verification, and integrated systems testing to validate performance under normal, maintenance, and failure conditions.
• Track deficiencies, coordinate corrective work, and verify resolution before operational acceptance.
• Support operational handover by verifying that equipment records, drawings, procedures, training, spare parts, and maintenance requirements are complete.

Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain technical training modules covering electrical systems, operating procedures, maintenance practices, troubleshooting, and emergency response.
• Deliver training, mentor team members, and assess practical understanding and readiness to perform assigned work.
• Lead drills and scenario-based exercises to strengthen emergency preparedness and consistent operating practices.
• Share lessons learned and establish consistent technical practices across the on-site team.

Vendor and Contractor Oversight

• Coordinate vendor and contractor scheduling, site access, work planning, and execution.
• Review service reports and completed work for technical quality, documentation, and compliance with approved 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 facility reliability.

Collaboration and Team Development

• Communicate technical issues, operational risks, and project status clearly to site leadership, partner teams, and other stakeholders.
• Prioritize competing maintenance, incident, and project demands based on safety, operational risk, and business needs.
• Contribute to candidate interviews, technical assessments, and hiring recommendations.
• Continuously strengthen personal expertise and team capabilities through training, feedback, and review of industry practices.

Work Location

This position requires working on-site each workday at Oracle's data center in West Jordan, Utah. Candidates must live within commuting distance or be willing to relocate before starting. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Qualifications

Disclaimer:

Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. 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.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. 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.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
As part of Oracle's onboarding process and consistent with applicable law, US-based employees are required to complete identity verification, which involves the collection and processing of their biometric information. Accommodations to this requirement may be granted following an individualized assessment.

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