Data Center Operations Engineer
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Job description
This is a great opportunity to work for one of the nation's largest privately owned data center operators while building your career in a mission-critical environment. If you have an HVAC or electrical background, you'll play an important role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that keeps Sabey's data centers operating reliably. In this role, you'll:
- Maintain and troubleshoot critical electrical and mechanical systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance and respond to equipment alarms.
- Help ensure the reliable operation of a 24/7 data center.
- Build your technical skills through hands-on experience and ongoing training.
This onsite role in East Wenatchee, WA offers outstanding benefits, including 100% employer-paid employee medical coverage, a company-matched 401(k), generous PTO, and long-term career growth., As a Data Center Operations Engineer, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that powers our customers' operations. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you'll help ensure the reliability, efficiency, and uptime of electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems across our data center campus.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, or similar technical experience who enjoys preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and working in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. You'll gain exposure to industry-leading infrastructure while building a long-term career with an organization known for promoting from within.
Your Contribution Will Likely Include
- Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and equipment cleaning to maximize system reliability and performance.
- Monitor environmental conditions, power systems, and facility performance using building monitoring systems.
- Respond to alarms and operational events, investigate issues, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
- Partner with senior engineers to troubleshoot equipment, support repairs, and document findings and resolutions.
- Assist with inventory management, including tracking replacement parts and maintaining equipment records.
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors during maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations.
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity efforts to help maintain uninterrupted operations.
- Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed.
- Document incidents, identify root causes, and contribute to continuous operational improvements.
- Utilize AI-enabled tools and automation platforms to streamline administrative work, documentation, meeting notes, and other routine tasks.
- Embody Sabey's core values while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, security, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Experience in mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities maintenance, or another related technical field required.
- Technical certifications or coursework related to data center operations preferred.
- Strong interest in learning critical facility systems and mission-critical infrastructure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teammates across the organization.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely operate hand and power tools.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends, overtime, and participate in an on-call rotation.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, including the adoption of AI tools and emerging technologies.
Benefits & conditions
4.84.8 out of 5 stars East Wenatchee, WA 98802 $62,685 - $94,027 a year, Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Health savings account
- Dental insurance
- Paid holidays
- Internal mobility program, * Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for base medical and PPO dental plans and contributes up to $2,000 annually to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Time to Recharge: Up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the ability to carry over unused PTO.
- Financial Wellness: Competitive, matched 401(k) retirement plan.
- Growth & Development: Access to structured professional and personal development programs, including Thought Patterns for High Performance, Everything DiSC, and Built to Last.
Sabey offers long-term career growth, internal mobility, and a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are supported and promoted from within - something few competitors can match., The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $62,685 - $94,027.
This is an hourly, non-exempt position and is eligible for a target discretionary bonus.