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Senior Facilities Engineer
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Role overview Own the physical infrastructure that keeps a high-performance AI compute environment running at peak performance. This is a hands-on facilities engineering role at a data center in Snyder, Texas, covering mechanical, electrical, HVAC, cooling, and building management systems with a strong focus on uptime and efficiency.
Responsibilities - Operate and maintain electrical distribution (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators), HVAC, cooling/chiller plants, and building management systems. - Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs and resolve facility work orders end-to-end. - Monitor facility health via DCIM and BMS platforms and respond rapidly to anomalies. - Partner with construction and capital projects teams on expansions, retrofits, and equipment upgrades, including commissioning. - Ensure compliance with NEC, OSHA, and applicable fire and life safety regulations while enforcing lock-out/tag-out procedures. - Coordinate third-party contractors and vendors, maintain documentation including single-line diagrams and SOPs, and support capacity planning for power, cooling, and space.
Requirements - 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, data center operations, or critical infrastructure. - Hands-on knowledge of medium and low voltage electrical systems, UPS/PDU, backup generators, and ATS equipment. - Experience with mechanical and cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and precision air systems. - Familiarity with BMS and DCIM platforms for monitoring and control. - Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA standards and ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation. - Strong troubleshooting ability, sound judgment under pressure, and excellent collaboration skills.
Nice to have - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Facilities Engineering (or equivalent experience), hyperscale or colocation data center background, DCIM tool experience (Sunbird, Nlyte, or similar), OSHA 30 certification, commissioning (Cx) and integrated systems testing experience, and knowledge of energy efficiency practices such as PUE optimization.
Benefits and work setup - On-site role in Snyder, TX with participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation. - Compensation up to $90,000–$110,000 plus bonus and Restricted Stock Units. - Health, dental, and vision insurance with HSA contributions, paid parental leave, life and disability coverage, mental health support, commuter benefits, cell phone stipend, 401(k) with up to 4% company match, volunteer time off, global travel insurance, daily meals allowance, and tuition or professional development reimbursement.