Critical Facilities Technician (Electro-Mechanical)

Post Date

Jul 18, 2025

Location

Memphis,
Tennessee

ZIP/Postal Code

38109
US
Sep 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Corporate Operations

Req #

MEM-785010

Pay Rate

$94k - $110k (estimate)

Job Description

One of our large clients is seeking Critical Facilities Operation Technicians to join their team permanently in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Operate and maintain facility systems for supercomputing datacenter builds. This hands-on role involves maintenance, operations, and repair of facilities related to all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Responsibilities:

Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, adhering to local and regional health and safety regulations.
Provide operational expertise for MEP systems at the datacenter facility, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS, and switchgear.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure performance measures are met and proactively report facility issues.
Write and execute Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Be available for occasional on-site emergency calls during nights and weekends.
Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.
Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, adhering to local and regional health and safety regulations.

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Required Skills & Experience

Non-Negotiable - must be able and able to work a fixed rotating schedule (12 hour shifts, INCLUDES NIGHTS).
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Military background or relevant experience acceptable in lieu of)
3+ years of experience in a hands-on in a critical facility role, power or high voltage mechanical role
Knowledge of PLC (programmable logic control)
Strong troubleshooting experience
Experience with extremely high voltage
Experience creating OR following / knowledge of MOP, EOP, SOP
Experience in Mechanical (chiller, cool tower, pumps, refrigerator**, power generator, HV gear, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), step down transformer

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous Data Center experience
Experience with York YMC Chiller
Heavy mechanical background with electrical experience
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
Critical Infrastructure experience
NETA or NETA certified
Electrical Testing experience
Army, Military, Navy, Nuclear Navy mate, FOB or Forward Operating Base experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.