Critical Facilities Technician in Odessa, Texas at Salute Inc.

Critical Facilities Technician I / II

The role is based on-site in Barstow, TX, and candidates must relocate to

OR near BARSTOW, TX if not currently local.

This is not a remote position.

About Salute

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking dynamic and experienced Critical Facilities Technicians to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking motivated and technically capable Critical Facilities Technicians I and II to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of critical infrastructure within our hyperscale data center campus in Barstow, Texas.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.

• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.

• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.

• Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.

• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Position Summary

The Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing critical infrastructure systems that support mission-critical data center operations. These systems include electrical distribution equipment, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, cooling infrastructure, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, fire/life safety systems, building automation systems, and associated support equipment.

This is a hands-on operations role, not an oversight position. Successful candidates must be comfortable working directly with equipment, responding to alarms and emergencies, performing inspections and maintenance activities, and supporting the continuous operation of a 24/7 critical environment.

Technicians work closely with operations teams, customers, contractors, vendors, and site leadership to maintain the reliability, availability, and safety of mission-critical data center infrastructure supporting 99.999% uptime objectives.

• CFT I: $44.00 per hour
• CFT II: $49.00 per hour
• Night Shift employees receive a pay differential

Schedule

• 12 hour shifts (Days or Nights - Pittman Schedule)

Location

• Although this role is listed in other cities across the United States, this position is based on-site in Barstow, TX. (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES)

Essential Responsibilities

Critical Facility Operations

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facility systems.
• Perform routine site rounds and equipment inspections.
• Monitor critical infrastructure through Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and related monitoring platforms.
• Review alarms, investigate issues, and initiate escalation procedures when required.
• Respond to emergency situations and critical infrastructure failures.
• Support reliability, availability, and uptime objectives for all critical systems.
• Maintain equipment logs, operational reports, and facility documentation.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing (MEP), HVAC, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Utilize CMMS and work order management systems to create, manage, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Review operating parameters, fault codes, and equipment trends to identify concerns before failures occur.
• Assist with equipment repairs and vendor-supported maintenance activities.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities performed by external vendors and contractors.

Data Center Support

• Support data center white space operations.
• Coordinate activities related to colocation, telecommunications, network connectivity, and customer support.
• Install, test, label, and verify network and structured cabling components when required.
• Support hardware deployments and customer installations.
• Coordinate vendor, carrier, and contractor activities within the facility.
• Maintain accurate operational and maintenance documentation.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all site-specific safety procedures and operational standards.
• Participate in Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities and electrical safety programs.
• Support emergency response activities and incident investigations.
• Participate in job hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and established operating procedures.
• Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

CFT I Candidate Profile

The CFT I position is designed for developing technicians with foundational technical experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the desire to grow within a mission-critical environment.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years of experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, utilities, hospital facilities, industrial maintenance, building operations, critical environments, or related skilled trades.
• Basic understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and workplace safety practices.
• Basic troubleshooting experience in an operational or critical facility environment.
• Ability to learn and operate critical infrastructure equipment including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and building automation systems.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a 24/7 mission-critical environment.
• Ability to respond to equipment failures, alarms, and emergency situations.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts.

Preferred Backgrounds

Candidates with transferable experience from the following industries are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Utilities
• Power Generation
• Wind and Solar Facilities
• Hospital Facilities and Healthcare Environments
• Industrial Plants
• Water/Wastewater Facilities
• Commercial Building Operations
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Military technical occupations

CFT II Candidate Profile

The CFT II position is intended for experienced technicians capable of troubleshooting and resolving issues within critical infrastructure systems with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3-5+ years of experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical facility infrastructure.
• Experience working with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Working knowledge and practical application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting experience within a critical facility environment.
• Ability to independently diagnose equipment faults, review operating and maintenance documentation, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience operating and maintaining electrical distribution systems, UPS systems, generators, HVAC systems, chilled water systems, fire/life safety systems, and building automation systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance, reliability practices, and equipment operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications (All Levels)

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to work Pittman day and night shifts onsite in Barstow, TX.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening requirements.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to safely work in a mission-critical environment.
• Ability to work overtime, emergency callouts, and extended shifts when necessary, Minimal
• Exposure to and understanding of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) practices and safe work procedures.
• Troubleshooting experience within an operational, industrial, manufacturing, utility, healthcare, or critical facility environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Experience

• Data center operations experience.
• Hyperscale data center experience.
• Mission-critical facility experience.
• Utility, power generation, or renewable energy experience.
• Hospital central plant or healthcare facility operations experience.
• Manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or industrial plant experience.
• Construction commissioning experience.

Technical Experience

• L3-L5 commissioning experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting startup, commissioning, equipment turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems in a mission-critical environment.
• Experience working with major OEMs such as Eaton, Schneider Electric, Vertiv, Cummins, Caterpillar, Trane, Siemens, Johnson Controls, ABB, or similar manufacturers.

Education & Certifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in HVAC, Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) training.
• Electrical Safety Training.
• First Aid / CPR certification.
• Building Management System (BMS) experience.
• CMMS experience.
• Military experience in mechanical, electrical, aviation maintenance, industrial systems, utilities, or power generation fields.

Preferred Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of the following systems is highly desirable:

• Feeders and electrical distribution systems
• Transformers
• Generators
• Switchgear
• UPS systems
• ATS / STS systems
• PDUs and PMMs
• Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• CRAC / CRAH Units
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Pumps and Motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Fire Alarm and Life Safety Systems

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, and pull frequently.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
• Work in extreme heat and cold when required.
• Navigate mechanical and electrical equipment rooms safely.
• Distinguish color-coded cables, indicators, labels, and warning systems.
• Wear required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, and safety footwear.
• Maintain the physical capability to respond quickly during emergency situations.

Work Environment

• 24/7 mission-critical data center environment.
• Full-time Pittman shift schedule.
• Exposure to electrical infrastructure, mechanical equipment, elevated noise levels, vibration, and changing environmental conditions.
• Interaction with customers, vendors, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Strict adherence to safety, security, and operational procedures is required.

What Success Looks Like

CFT I

Successful CFT I technicians demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, safe work habits, and the ability to develop into independent critical environment operators.

CFT II

Successful CFT II technicians demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to independently identify, diagnose, and recommend solutions for electrical and mechanical infrastructure issues within a critical facility environment.

Data center experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with transferable experience from manufacturing, food processing, utilities, hospitals, power generation, industrial maintenance, pharmaceutical operations, commercial facilities, and similar operational environments are encouraged to apply. Strong Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) knowledge, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) experience, troubleshooting capability, and equipment maintenance experience are highly valued.

Site Location: We operate a 24-hour facility where work hours (shifts) are assigned as needed to ensure job functions are performed satisfactorily, compliance is maintained, and the company operates efficiently. Certain positions, as specified in your offer letter, may require working irregular hours, such as nights, weekends, overtime, alternating shifts, and under various conditions, including outdoor work during extreme weather or in hazardous environments.

This description does not cover all duties that may be required. Employees must follow any job-related instructions and perform other duties as assigned. Successful performance requires these necessary skills, aptitudes, and abilities.

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The hourly rate for this role is $44.00 and $49.00 per hour. This reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. This posted hourly rate is the final rate of pay for the position, based on job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you. Join us in revolutionizing the data center industry and apply today!

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department at hr@salute.com for more information. (For recruiting specific questions, please contact recruiting@salute.com.)

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