Data Center Sr Critical Facilities Technician in Austin, Texas at Salute Inc.

Sr. Critical Facilities Technician

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 Data Center Sr Critical Facilities Technician to support and lead the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of critical infrastructure within our hyperscale data center campus in Barstow, Texas.

Position Details:

Location: Although this is listed in multiple cities, this role is on-site in Barstow, TX

Hours: 12 hour Day and Night Shifts

Pay Range: $54.00 to $59.00

Job Description:

The Senior Critical Facilities Technician is a facilities-focused role that is responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of the electrical power, mechanical, monitoring and control systems, and the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way for highly available, concurrently maintainable, fault tolerant mission-critical data center environments.

The Senior Critical Facilities Technician is responsible for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency and the utmost levels of reliability. This involves both planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and response to emergency issues. The Senior Critical Facilities Technician is our front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. The Senior Critical Facilities Technician serves as an expert, highly capable technical resource, reporting to the Site Manager and interacting with onsite Critical Facility Technicians and any third-party vendors. They are expected to be a singular focal point for all facility operations within a given data center. Data center equipment that supports mission-critical servers must maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This equipment includes, but is not limited to standby diesel generators, related fuel systems, electrical switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, related thermal management equipment and systems, chemical treatment systems (where applicable), pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems. The Senior Critical Facilities Technician is a supervisory role that oversees a team's work, providing direction, support, and accountability while ensuring that organizational goals are met through effective delegation, performance management, and communication between upper management and frontline staff.

Responsibilities:

• Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything that they do – without fail.
• Focus on the tasks and activities given to them and remain consistently focused on SAFETY.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions of facility systems.
• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments, requiring the skill and direction of several electrical, mechanical, maintenance trades and technical disciplines.
• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures to ensure clean, functional, and safe conditions.
• Rapid response, investigation and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints, including humidity.
• Have complete working knowledge on creating, closing, and tracking "work requests" (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work.
• Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes, as necessary.
• Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data center.
• Directly interface with management team, contractors, and consultants for all phased data center construction commissioning, including integration and testing of new systems while maintaining critical systems online.
• Work with the Site Manager and other stakeholders to track and complete a preventive and predicative maintenance schedule for critical maintenance and system commissioning.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
• Responsible for data center white space and back-of-house electrical loading and capacity, including client installations and systems.
• This position may require unusual hours of work approximately once every other week to meet critical maintenance windows and scheduling.
• Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and chiller maintenance).
• Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control and technical expertise for the entire data center.
• Directly manage and supervise Multi-Skilled Operators in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical critical facility equipment.
• On-call to respond to emergency situations at the data center.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
• The Data Center Operator interacts across all internal departments, including executives, and will interact with clients and vendors.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.   
• Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems, design review, layout, installation, including the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one lines.
• Ability to conduct power- and thermal system capacity, safety, and code compliance assessments.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25 and compliance issues
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical systems including: Medium-voltage switchgear, 480/277 Volt and 208/120-volt, electrical generation and distribution systems, Diesel powered AC generators, Static UPS systems (where applicable), Dynamic Rotary UPS Systems (where applicable), Multi-string flooded cell batteries and monitoring systems, Static switches, PLC and relay logic controls, Power monitoring systems, Data center power distribution and management systems
• Current knowledge of NFPA Electrical, Fire and Life Safety and building codes, or local regulatory equivalent within the location of the data center.
• Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting light weights (up to 50 lbs), grasping, and repetitive motion
• Work involves occasional overtime, or instances where you are required to stay overnight at the workplace to fulfill job responsibilities under supervision
• Physical Working Conditions
• The position is subject to extreme cold and extreme heat, activities occur inside and outside
• The position is subject to noise such as vibration and high volume of air movement
• The position is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
• Ability to climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in various work environments
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach for equipment related tasks
• Basic physical fitness to respond quickly to emergency situations and navigate areas quickly
• Ability to move quickly and efficiently withing various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergencies.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity for working with small components and connectors
• Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing safety glasses
• Ability to differentiate between color-coded warning signs, labels, and cables
• Ability to work in environments with a wide variety temperature inside a facility
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow
• Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing hearing protection
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required

Work Conditions:

• Full-time rotating shift schedule (rotating shifts-depending on client and schedule requirements)
• Must pass background check and drug screening
• Must adhere to all site-specific safety and security protocols
• Will be required to wear PPE (steel-toe boots, vest, hard hat, gloves, etc.) as needed

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of the following systems is requested:

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

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.

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 $54.00 to $59.00 per hour. This range 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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