Crusoe Senior Facilities Engineer at Crusoe manages physical infrastructure at the Snyder, TX data center to ensure peak AI compute performance. The role involves overseeing electrical, HVAC, cooling, and building management systems.
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of all facility systems including electrical distribution (UPS, PDUs, switchgear, generators), HVAC, cooling/chiller plants, and building management systems (BMS)
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programs; track and resolve facility work orders through completion
Monitor facility health via DCIM and BMS platforms; identify anomalies and respond rapidly to minimize downtime
Partner with construction and capital projects teams on facility expansions, retrofits, and equipment upgrades — including scope development, vendor coordination, and commissioning
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes including NEC, OSHA, and applicable fire/life safety regulations
Maintain critical documentation including single-line diagrams, equipment logs, maintenance records, and SOPs
Coordinate with third-party contractors and vendors for specialized maintenance, inspections, and emergency response
Support capacity planning efforts by tracking power, cooling, and space utilization
Participate in the on-call rotation to support 24/7 critical facility operations
Champion a culture of safety by enforcing lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and other electrical safety protocols
Qualification
Familiarity with DCIM tools (e
Required
3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, data center operations, or critical infrastructure environments
Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems (medium and low voltage), UPS/PDU systems, backup generators, and automatic transfer switches (ATS)
Experience with mechanical/cooling systems including CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water plants, cooling towers, and precision air systems
Familiarity with BMS/DCIM platforms for monitoring and control
Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA)
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation
Strong troubleshooting skills and sound judgment under pressure
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments
Familiarity with DCIM tools (e.g., Sunbird, Nlyte, or similar)
OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training
Experience with commissioning (Cx) and integrated systems testing (IST)
Knowledge of energy efficiency practices in data center environments (PUE optimization, free cooling, etc.)
