Operating Engineer, Data Centers
Core
Maintain, monitor, and optimize critical data center infrastructure including power distribution, cooling systems, fire suppression, and building automation to ensure maximum uptime.
Role type
Senior IC data center operating engineer
Builds
Mission-critical data center facilities
Domain
Data Center Operations / Critical Facilities Management
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Preventive maintenance of electrical/mechanical systems, troubleshooting power distribution (UPS, generators, PDUs), HVAC system operation (CRAC/CRAH, chillers), BMS/DCIM platform monitoring, reading electrical/mechanical schematics, emergency response procedures, compliance with safety regulations
Preferred skills
Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA), Electrical or HVAC trade license, OSHA safety training, First Aid/CPR certification
Technologies
UPS, Generators, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH units, Chillers, Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure (UPS, generators, cooling units), perform preventive maintenance per schedules, respond to alarms and equipment failures, track KPIs (PUE, temperature, humidity), execute change management for upgrades, participate in 24/7 on-call rotation, maintain as-built documentation and incident logs
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC