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Critical Facility Engineer
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A Facilities Engineer supports engineering activities surrounding planning, design, and maintenance in a number of indoor environments; including manufacturing facilities, power stations, hospitals, and offices.
$60,692 / year median in Louisiana
Job Description
The Critical Facility Engineer is the expert in facilitating the work of data centers and must be clued up on the latest technology pertinent to servers, hardware, operating systems, and maintaining infrastructure. Critical Facility Engineer responsibilities include rack installation, including electrical and mechanical system components.
Primary duties within varied scope of work and client expectations will range from Conduct the day-to-day operations for the Data Center Install racks and enclosures for equipment Prepare equipment for installation Update cable management systems as changes are made to the DC cable plant Update asset management systems as equipment is added/removed Execute tasks for each project and work with all teams to meet timelines Communicate project status updates to all teams and stakeholders Communicate information to assist with capacity planning for space, power, data communications, and cooling Manage vendor resources to complete tasks as defined in SOWs Coordinate delivery and shipping of all equipment Access, install, remove, and test electrical componentsElectrical whip installation within Whitespace Complete termination of power cabling, moves-adds-and changes (MAC) Panel installations, patch cord management, cabinet installation, and proper device connections as directed Installation and quality control inspections on mechanical system components Policing of computer rooms, always ensuring cleanliness and that no cardboard is stored Reports hazards and violations of any safety issuesAdditional Accountabilities 100% completion and fulfillment of Client SOW and expectations 100% accurate and timely documentation of work orders Accurate and timely submission of timesheet documentation Accurate and timely submission of Task Hazard/Job Hazard Assessments Accurate and timely submission of Incident Reports 100% completion of required Safety and Compliance training courses as assigned 100% adherence to Salute Mission Critical safety standards and best practices 100% adherence to client security/privacy practices and expectationsRequired qualifications, skills, experience for success: Experience in Data Centers and co-location environments managing hardware assets Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage tasksunder tight deadlines Experience with a large variety of different vendor hardware: servers, storage, and network equipment Experience in contributing to detailed project plans for programs involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements Demonstrated ability to coordinate issue resolution across departmental teams Experience with Asset Management Systems Experience in managing inventory of cable, power cords and other infrastructure items Possess a valid drivers license for work-related travel, as requiredPreferred Qualities Leading to Success Ability to understand drawings, plans, and specifications Ability to follow instructions to complete project in a timely and qualitative manner Possess Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet competency Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects Possess a strong sense of methodology, processes, and metrics Possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Physical ability to lift at least 50-70 lbs. on a regular basis, and able to use server lifts or pallet jacks
Primary duties within varied scope of work and client expectations will range from Conduct the day-to-day operations for the Data Center Install racks and enclosures for equipment Prepare equipment for installation Update cable management systems as changes are made to the DC cable plant Update asset management systems as equipment is added/removed Execute tasks for each project and work with all teams to meet timelines Communicate project status updates to all teams and stakeholders Communicate information to assist with capacity planning for space, power, data communications, and cooling Manage vendor resources to complete tasks as defined in SOWs Coordinate delivery and shipping of all equipment Access, install, remove, and test electrical componentsElectrical whip installation within Whitespace Complete termination of power cabling, moves-adds-and changes (MAC) Panel installations, patch cord management, cabinet installation, and proper device connections as directed Installation and quality control inspections on mechanical system components Policing of computer rooms, always ensuring cleanliness and that no cardboard is stored Reports hazards and violations of any safety issuesAdditional Accountabilities 100% completion and fulfillment of Client SOW and expectations 100% accurate and timely documentation of work orders Accurate and timely submission of timesheet documentation Accurate and timely submission of Task Hazard/Job Hazard Assessments Accurate and timely submission of Incident Reports 100% completion of required Safety and Compliance training courses as assigned 100% adherence to Salute Mission Critical safety standards and best practices 100% adherence to client security/privacy practices and expectationsRequired qualifications, skills, experience for success: Experience in Data Centers and co-location environments managing hardware assets Demonstrable project management experience with the ability to manage tasksunder tight deadlines Experience with a large variety of different vendor hardware: servers, storage, and network equipment Experience in contributing to detailed project plans for programs involving cross-functional teams and challenging requirements Demonstrated ability to coordinate issue resolution across departmental teams Experience with Asset Management Systems Experience in managing inventory of cable, power cords and other infrastructure items Possess a valid drivers license for work-related travel, as requiredPreferred Qualities Leading to Success Ability to understand drawings, plans, and specifications Ability to follow instructions to complete project in a timely and qualitative manner Possess Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet competency Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects Possess a strong sense of methodology, processes, and metrics Possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Possess strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Physical ability to lift at least 50-70 lbs. on a regular basis, and able to use server lifts or pallet jacks