Critical Facility Engineer III (Shift Lead)

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 III 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 III (Shift Lead) is a senior facilities-focused leadership role responsible for the operational integrity, commissioning, and regulatory compliance of the electrical power, mechanical, monitoring, and control systems, as well as the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective manner for highly available, concurrently maintainable, fault-tolerant mission-critical data center environments. The CFE III ensures that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center operates at peak efficiency and the highest levels of reliability to maintain better than 99.999% uptime. This encompasses planned preventive and predictive maintenance, daily corrective work, and front-line leadership during emergency responses and complex hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. Reporting to the Site Manager, the CFE III serves as the on-shift operational commander and primary technical lead for their assigned 12-hour watch, executing the maintenance, switching, and emergency response standards established by the Critical Facility Lead Engineer - directly supervising onsite Multi-Skilled Operators (MSOs) and junior CFEs, managing third-party vendors, and interfacing across internal departments, executives, and clients. Critical equipment under the CFE III’s purview includes, but is not limited to, standby diesel generators, related fuel systems, medium- and low-voltage electrical switchgear, static and rotary UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, chillers, thermal management systems, chemical/water treatment systems, pumps, motors, VFDs, and Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Uncompromising Safety Leadership: Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything done - without fail. Remain consistently focused on safety and enforce strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection (NFPA 70E), OSHA, and local regulatory standards across all site personnel and contractors.
• Subject Matter Expertise & Technical Authority: Provide applied electrical, mechanical, integrated control, and water chemistry technical expertise for the entire data center.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise shift personnel in all aspects of day-to-day operations and maintenance of electrical and mechanical critical facility equipment.
• System Operations & Advanced Troubleshooting: Operate, monitor, maintain, and lead the response to abnormal conditions of facility systems; serve as the front-line technical lead for complex hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations.
• Maintenance Planning & Execution: Work with the Site Manager and stakeholders to develop, track, and complete preventive and predictive maintenance schedules for critical maintenance and system commissioning; complete planned and ad-hoc maintenance assignments requiring multi-trade engineering direction.
• Commissioning & Phased Construction: Directly interface with the management team, general contractors, and engineering consultants for all phased data center construction commissioning, including the integration and testing (IST) of new systems while maintaining existing critical systems online without impact.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Directly manage contractors and consultants for daily operations and critical maintenance (including UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and chiller maintenance); monitor contractor performance, note deficiencies, and recommend changes as necessary.
• Efficiency & Continuous Improvement: Ensure the data center operates at maximum operational efficiency by analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and driving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
• Inspections & CMMS Governance: Conduct periodic inspections of building systems (HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical equipment rooms/enclosures) to ensure clean, functional, and safe conditions. Maintain complete ownership over creating, closing, and tracking Work Requests (WR) and Work Orders (WO), verifying technical accuracy and work completion.
• Stakeholder & Executive Interface: Interact effectively across all internal departments, including executive leadership, clients, and vendors, and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Shift Requirement: 24x7x365 Shift Operations - Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holiday

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 6+ years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment and building systems, with in-depth technical understanding and expert knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
• Education & Trade Credentials: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) with verified trade/journeyman experience in electrical systems, refrigeration, and/or HVAC, or an equivalent combination of technical education, engineering degree, military power/propulsion training, and experience.
• Electrical & Mechanical Design: Strong background in operating mechanical and electrical critical systems, design review, layout, and installation, including the ability to read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical one-line diagrams and schematics.
• Hands-On Critical Infrastructure Experience: Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial electrical and mechanical systems, including: Medium-voltage switchgear, 480/277V and 208/120V electrical generation and distribution systems; Diesel-powered AC standby generators and associated fuel systems; Static UPS systems and Dynamic Rotary UPS (DRUPS) systems (where applicable); Multi-string flooded cell, VRLA, or Lithium-ion battery systems and monitoring systems; Static transfer switches (STS), Automatic transfer switches (ATS), PDUs/PMMs, and data center power distribution/management systems; PLC and relay logic controls, Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), and Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS); Chillers, AHUs, CRAC/CRAH units, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VFDs, and chemical treatment systems.
• Assessments & Code Compliance: Proven ability to conduct power and thermal system capacity, safety, and code compliance assessments. Current, in-depth knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, fire/life safety, and local building codes or regulatory equivalents.
• Industrial Safety Expertise: Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash hazard protection, OSHA standards, and state regulations.

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 $46.00 – $51.00 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.