Lead Critical Facility Engineer at Salute

Job description

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 Lead Critical Facility Engineer 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 Lead Critical Facility Engineer will report directly to the Data Center Manager and will serve as the primary technical and operational authority on-site for a mission-critical facility. This role directly manages four (4) 12-hour rotational shift teams (4-on, 3-off schedule)—each led by a Critical Facility Engineer 3 (Shift Lead) and staffed with a mix of Journeyman (CFE 2) and Apprentice (CFE 1) engineers—ensuring seamless 24x7x365 coverage, procedural discipline, and technical consistency across all watches. The Lead Engineer governs all electrical, mechanical, Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC), fire/life safety, and Operational Technology (BMS/EPMS/CMMS) operations. The Lead Engineer owns site-wide preventive and corrective maintenance governance, MOP/SOP/EOP authoring and approval, third-party vendor oversight, and Qualification Card (Qual Card) technical training progression. Key Responsibilities Uncompromising Safety Leadership & AHJ Compliance: Place SAFETY at the top of anything and everything done—without fail. Serve as the site’s senior Electrical and Mechanical Safety Authority, enforcing strict compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash protection (NFPA 70E), NEC, NFPA 72/25, and OSHA standards across all shift personnel and subcontractors; champion Stop Work Authority (SWA) and act as primary Authorizing Engineer for complex switching evolutions and annual de-energized outages. Multi-Shift Operations & Workforce Governance: Manage, schedule, and audit four (4) 12-hour shift teams (4-on, 3-off rotation) comprising CFE 3 Shift Leads, CFE 2s, and CFE 1s to maintain continuous 24x7x365 engineering coverage. Enforce shift-turnover rigor, watch-round integrity, and staffing minimums. Technical Authority & Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) Ownership: Govern day-to-day operations, continuous condition monitoring (BAS/BMS/EPMS), and anomaly remediation across all Covered Systems outside the White Space, including MV/LV switchgear, standby diesel generators, fuel systems, static/rotary UPS, overhead busways, chillers, CRAHs, Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS), and ABB VFDs. Direct high-density Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) operations, including Facility Water Systems (FWS), Coolant Distribution Units (CDUs), secondary loops, PG-25 (25% propylene glycol) chemistry/pH testing, an