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Joining our operations team means being at the center of everything – maintaining and evolving critical infrastructure that powers the digital world and delivers real impact for our customers, communities and society. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

An entrylevel engineering role supporting the operation and maintenance of data center critical facilities. The Critical Facilities Engineer II builds foundational technical skills while performing routine facility and infrastructure tasks under close supervision. The role focuses on learning and applying standard operating procedures, supporting site reliability, and contributing to safe, continuous data center operations.

Responsibilities

Facility / Infrastructure Maintenance

Performs basic preventive maintenance checks on noncritical facility components while learning critical facilities standards and practices.
Assists with basic repairs and maintenance activities on noncritical facility systems under supervision.
Monitors the Building Monitoring System (BMS) in accordance with standard operating procedures and supports response to basic alarms under guidance.
Learns fundamental data center facility systems and operational processes through structured task execution and handson exposure.
Receives detailed instructions for work activities and performs tasks under close supervision to ensure safety and accuracy.

Vendor Support

Coordinates with vendors by supporting standard operating procedures and following defined site processes.
Assists senior engineers with vendor access, documentation, and supervised maintenance activities as assigned.

Site Administration & Incident Support

Supports basic site documentation and permit processes, including preparation and tracking of Maintenance Operation Protocols (MOPs) and scripts under supervision.
Assists with routine incident response activities and follows incident procedures as directed by senior staff.

Work Orders & Additional Projects

Completes basic facilityrelated work orders under supervision and in accordance with established processes.
Assists senior team members with routine incident management tasks and learning opportunities.
Provides support on small facility tasks and minor project activities as directed.

Collaboration

Provides assistance to internal departments during routine maintenance activities.
Supports senior Critical Facilities Engineers during infrastructure work and may shadow projects to learn operational standards and best practices.
Works as part of a team environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Typical Degree & Years of Experience

Typically requires a Higher Nitec/Diploma and 1 year of equivalent work experience, preferably in facilities, building operations, technical services, or a similar environment.
Technical or vocational training in electrical, mechanical, or building services is an advantage.

Work Requirements

Ability to complete handson tasks at height or in tight spaces, including work around facility equipment and infrastructure.
Ability to work nonstandard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and participation in shiftbased schedules, as required to support 24x7 data center operations.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.

Data Center Critical Facilities Engineer II