This position is onsite in Royse City, TX. Relocation Assistance is available if not local in the area. 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 a dynamic and experienced Critical Facility Engineer II (CFE II) to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.
Benefit Information:
Salute Benefits That Put You First We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:
- Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
- Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
- Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
- Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts - because your health matters.
- Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.
The Critical Facility Engineer II (CFE II) is responsible, as a core autonomous member of the site engineering team, for ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency to maintain better than 99.999% uptime for mission-critical servers. This role involves executing planned preventive maintenance, performing daily corrective repairs, executing approved switching and maintenance procedures (MOPs/SOPs), and delivering rapid emergency response to emergent issues. The CFE II regularly interacts with team leads, clients, and third-party vendors, operating and maintaining critical infrastructure including emergency diesel generators, electrical switchgear, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
Key Responsibilities
- Safety & Operational Discipline: Place SAFETY at the top of everything done without fail; strictly enforce and execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection (NFPA 70E), and site safety compliance during all maintenance and switching evolutions.
- System Operations & Troubleshooting: Independently operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot abnormal conditions across all mechanical, electrical, and fire/life safety facility systems to preserve >99.999% uptime.
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance Execution: Execute complex planned and ad-hoc preventive and corrective maintenance work assignments across multiple electrical, mechanical, and maintenance trades; follow and peer-review SOPs, MOPs, and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
- Inspections & Environmental Management: Conduct detailed periodic inspections of building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures) to ensure clean, functional, and safe conditions; lead rapid response, investigation, and remediation of indoor emergency situations and air quality/humidity anomalies.
- CMMS & Work Request Ownership: Maintain complete proficiency in creating, closing, and tracking Work Requests (WR) and Work Orders (WO); initiate and respond to work orders, document technical root causes, follow up, and verify quality completion of work.
- Vendor Coordination & Quality Control: Coordinate and oversee work within the facility performed by third-party service contractors (generators, UPS, chillers, switchgear, structured cabling); monitor contractor performance, note technical or safety deficiencies, and recommend corrective changes to senior leadership.
- Technical Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and on-the-job support to CFE 1 personnel during routine watch rounds, inspections, and maintenance tasks.
- Shift Requirement: 24x7x365 Shift Operations - Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: A minimum of 3–5 years of directly related hands-on experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment or mission-critical industrial building systems, with in-depth technical understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
- Education & Trade Background: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and 2+ years of specialized experience or training in electrical systems, refrigeration, and/or HVAC (or an equivalent combination of technical degree/certifications, military nuclear/power training, and hands-on experience).
- Technical Systems Proficiency: Demonstrated hands-on proficiency with data center electrical and mechanical systems, including Feeders, Transformers, Standby Diesel Generators, Medium/Low-Voltage Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Air Handling Units (AHUs), CRAC/CRAH units, VFDs, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).
- Regulatory & Schematic Knowledge: Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, OSHA regulations, and the ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams.
- Core Competencies: Strong analytical troubleshooting skills, keen observation skills, and the ability to perform decisively under high-pressure emergency conditions.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and tools, up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to climb ladders (up to 16 feet) and multiple flights of stairs to access elevated equipment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in various work environments.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform equipment-related maintenance tasks.
- Basic physical fitness and mobility to move quickly and efficiently within various work environments to troubleshoot issues or respond to emergency situations.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small components, test instruments, and connectors.
- Clear vision, with or without correction, to perform tasks requiring attention to detail and precision while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and arc flash gear.
- Ability to work indoors across a wide variety of temperature zones and outdoors in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, or snow.
- Capability to work in environments with elevated noise levels while wearing required hearing protection.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license for work-related travel, as required.
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 specific Recruitment related questions, please contact our Talent Acquisition department at recruiting@salute.com.)
Compensation & Benefits Disclosure The base pay range for this role is $36.00 – $40.50 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. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.