What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Facilities Engineer position at Atlas Connections?
We are focused on rapid delivery of high-performance, leading-edge facilities to support hyperscale, HPC, and AI customers across North America and Europe. We’re seeking a hands-on Data Center Facilities Engineer to support mission-critical building systems and help maintain 100% uptime in a high-availability environment.
Those with prior Navy experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read over the following duties to ensure your background/experience lines up with what we are seeking.
Task will include but not be limited to:
- Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, crac, crah, plumbing, controls), electrical including, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear, power distribution, transformers, and subsystems.
- Monitor operations, adjust, and maintain refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; pumps, valves, piping, filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment. Must record readings and make and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
- Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
- Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
- Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
- Learn and understand the data center site in order to manage incidents and events that put critical systems at risk.
- Manage work orders, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
- Perform additional job duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- 2 years of hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility is preferred.
- Must be familiar with systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
- Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
Preferred Requirements:
- BMS/BAS and SKADA.
- Trained in NFPA70E.
Physical work abilities and requirements:
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
- Walking in large, campus-like settings.
- Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
- Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
- Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
- Must be able to work rotational shifts (day/overnight) plus weekends.
- Must be able to respond to site emergencies when on call.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
🎖 Ideal Backgrounds:
- Navy Nukes
- Navy Electrician’s Mates
- Navy Machinist’s Mates
- Navy IC / ET with facilities exposure
- Transitioning veterans with critical infrastructure experience
Salary : $70 - $110