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. This is a team that does most of the actual work versus calling upon vendors. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective. Position Overview This role is onsite at 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. The successful candidate will belong to a team of other electrical and mechanical‑focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to ensure uninterrupted service for our customers. If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment and Building Controls), industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components and lighting systems, and you want to delight customers with superior service, this role is for you. 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 and 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, SOPs and EOPs to ensure all maintenance activities are performed in accordance to them 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 and electrical systems needed to run data centers Technical writing skills and experience; creating, coordinating, updating and modifying MOPs/SOPs/EOPs for critical facilities equipment, 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 a specialty area 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 Stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time Smell, talk & hear Use hands to type, handle & feel Reach with hands and arms See at close and distance ranges; see color Comfortable working in a high‑stress, fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities Willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on‑call support Lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time Additional Details This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and ADDS, short 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 and Shift Details Work week: Front Half - Sunday to Wednesday or Back Half - Wednesday to Saturday Shift: 4x10s Days: 6:00am - 4:00pm Swings: 2:00pm - 12:00am Graves: 10:00pm - 8:00am Equal Opportunity Employer 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