Data Center Operation Engineer - Reno

Data Center Operations Engineer (Night Shift) ? Reno, Nevada Our client, a rapidly growing operator of next-generation, high-density data center facilities, is seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to join their night shift operations team in Reno, NV.This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical professional who enjoys working in mission-critical environments and wants to develop their expertise across electrical, mechanical, cooling, and IT infrastructure systems.About the RoleAs a Data Center Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a high-availability facility. You'll help maintain uptime, perform preventative maintenance, support customer deployments, and contribute to the safe and efficient operation of critical infrastructure.Working closely with senior engineers and cross-functional teams, you'll gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.Key ResponsibilitiesOperations & Facility Support - Perform equipment installations, rack and stack activities, cabling, labeling, and facility inspections. - Execute preventative maintenance tasks and assist with corrective maintenance activities. - Support the operation of BMS, CMMS, monitoring, and ticketing systems. - Follow established SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs to ensure safe and consistent operations. Infrastructure Monitoring & Troubleshooting - Monitor electrical, cooling, mechanical, and IT systems. - Assist in diagnosing and resolving infrastructure-related issues. - Escalate incidents promptly and accurately to senior technical staff when required. Customer & Remote Hands Support - Deliver remote hands services including hardware swaps, cable tracing, power cycling, and visual inspections. - Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders regarding service requests. - Help ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through responsiveness and attention to detail. Documentation & Compliance - Maintain operational records, logs, and maintenance documentation. - Support change management and incident reporting processes. - Assist with inventory management, asset tracking, and spare parts control. Project & Team Collaboration - Work alongside facilities, engineering, and operations teams on infrastructure upgrades and deployments. - Support capacity expansion and operational improvement initiatives. - Promote best practices around safety, quality, and operational excellence. What We're Looking ForTechnical Skills - Understanding of data center, critical facilities, telecommunications, or related technical environments. - Working knowledge of electrical systems, cooling infrastructure, cabling, server hardware, or mechanical equipment. - Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to follow technical procedures and safety standards. - Experience with BMS, CMMS, monitoring tools, or ticketing systems is advantageous. Experience Required - 2+ years of experience in a data center, critical facility, telecommunications, industrial, or technical operations environment. - Hands-on experience with equipment installation, cabling, preventative maintenance, or infrastructure support. - Familiarity with mission-critical environments and operational procedures. - Ability to work night shifts and support a 24/7 operational environment. What Success Looks Like - Consistent delivery of operational tasks with a strong focus on safety and accuracy. - Effective support of maintenance activities that improve facility reliability and uptime. - Proactive identification and escalation of potential issues. - Accurate documentation and operational reporting. - Continuous development of technical expertise across power, cooling, and IT systems. - Strong teamwork and contribution to a positive operational culture. What's on Offer - Competitive compensation package - Comprehensive healthcare benefits - Retirement savings plan - Paid time off and holiday entitlement - Ongoing training and professional development opportunities - Career progression within a rapidly expanding data center organisation - Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure supporting AI and high-performance computing workloads If you're looking to build your career within a growing mission-critical environment and want to work with industry-leading infrastructure and technologies, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.