Critical Facilities Lead Engineer

Salute

Critical Facilities Lead Engineer at Salute, managing technical operations and ensuring compliance in data center infrastructure. Driving relationships with hyperscale clients and overseeing operational excellence.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeAfton • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and supervise the Technical Operations Site Team, ensuring all activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with Salute’s protocols and regulatory standards.
Oversee all planned and reactive maintenance tasks for building services infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
Ensure full utilization of the CMMS platform for work order management, incident tracking, and performance reporting.
Act as the primary point of contact for infrastructure issues, coordinating with internal engineers and escalating to third-party specialists when necessary.
Monitor SLA and KPI compliance, facilitate incident management, and maintain clear communication with client representatives and site leadership.
Serve as an HV Authorized Person, performing safe isolations, issuing permits to work, and ensuring adherence to high-voltage operational procedures.
Develop, review, and refine SOPs and emergency procedures to ensure readiness for routine and critical scenarios.
Conduct statutory compliance testing and ensure timely resolution of any nonconformance issues.
Supervise specialist service contractors, including onboarding, work approval, and adherence to RAMS, MOPs, and site regulations.
Support site operations through technical guidance, coverage planning, and coordination with the Technical Ops planning team.
Assist in site specific Training and Job Shadowing of Critical Facilities Engineer I, II and III to ensure proper development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-7 years of experience in mission-critical mechanical and electrical environments, preferably within the IT or telecommunications industry.
Proven experience in data center operations and infrastructure management.
In-depth knowledge of key data center systems, including UPS, generators, cooling systems, and fire/life safety.
Formal electrical training (e.g., City & Guilds) and a QQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate (Electrical) or equivalent.
Completion of AP15 training and experience as an HV Authorized Person.
Ability to interpret and work with electrical and mechanical diagrams.
Proficiency in maintenance systems and CMMS platforms.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and operational reliability.
High personal standards of accountability, professionalism, and safety.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

data center operationsinfrastructure managementUPS systemsgeneratorscooling systemsfire safety systemselectrical diagrams interpretationmechanical diagrams interpretationmaintenance systemsCMMS platforms

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailcustomer serviceoperational reliabilityaccountabilityprofessionalismsafety managementcommunicationteam leadershipincident management

Certifications

City & Guilds electrical trainingQQI Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate (Electrical)AP15 trainingHV Authorized Person certification