Data Center Facility Engineer

About Evocative  Evocative is a global leader in Internet infrastructure, delivering enterprise-class data centers, networks, and bare metal solutions that power exceptional digital experiences.

With facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia, we serve businesses that demand reliability, scalability, and secure digital transformation.

Our mission is to empower the world’s most innovative companies with resilient, high-performance infrastructure.    Role Summary  As a Data Center Facility Engineer at our Redondo Beach facility, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the uptime, safety, and performance of our critical infrastructure.

This is a hands-on position requiring technical expertise, attention to detail, and flexibility in a 24 / 7 operating environment.

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems essential to the data center’s functionality.  Responsibilities  Conduct routine site inspections and supervise building and data center alarms  Perform preventive maintenance on critical infrastructure or coordinate vendor-led work  Undertake repairs and corrective maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems  Operate and maintain systems including UPS, generators, chillers, BMS, and fire / life safety equipment  Work with power distribution systems including PDUs, RPPs, ATS, and switchgear  Maintain site logs, gather operational data, and assist with MOPs and basic permitting processes  Monitor key environmental and performance metrics (e.g., temperature, humidity, airflow) to ensure optimal cooling and system efficiency  Respond to on-site incidents and support critical maintenance activities as needed  Complete routine work orders and assist with circuit installations  Support basic infrastructure projects as assigned  Collaborate with team members and provide input on maintenance best practices  Support a 24 / 7 operation, including rotating shifts, emergency response, and coverage needs  Manage power load transfers during maintenance and outages.   Qualifications  5+ years of experience in a data center, critical infrastructure, or similar technical environment  Strong mechanical or electrical systems proficiency, including UPS, HVAC, BMS, and generators  Experience working with BMS and / or DCIM systems for monitoring and incident response  Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance procedures, tools, and documentation  Understanding of redundancy concepts (e.g., N+1) in data center power and cooling design  Skilled in the use of tools, meters, and monitoring systems  Proven troubleshooting skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset  Effective communicator and team collaborator    What You Bring  Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety  Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure  Clear and professional communication skills  A collaborative spirit and a can-do attitude    Physical Requirements  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks including walking, climbing, kneeling, and crouching  Ability to respond to emergencies quickly and work in varying indoor environments  Participation in an on-call rotation, including nights and weekends as needed  Powered by JazzHR