Critical Environments Operator (Level 1-4) (Data Center Operations)

Location: Whitney, Texas, United States; onsite data center role with 24/7/365 shift coverage, on-call rotation, extended emergency hours, and after-hours response.

Company

hirify.global operates mission-critical data center infrastructure supporting AI, hyperscale, and cloud customers across North America, EMEA, and APAC.

What you will do

• Monitor and operate data center electrical, mechanical, and HVAC/R systems to maintain uptime and reliability.
• Respond to building system alarms, protect critical loads and equipment, and perform root cause analysis.
• Execute preventive maintenance work orders and follow SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and MMRs.
• Track work orders, labor hours, and preventive maintenance activities in a CMMS.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors, enforce Lockout/Tagout and other safety protocols, and perform critical switching and system modifications.
• At senior levels, mentor junior operators, lead critical switching events, and support capacity planning and reporting.

Requirements

• Level I: 0–2 years in operations, maintenance, or customer service; no prior data center experience required.
• Level II: 3–5 years in Tier 2, 3, or 4 data centers or technical facility maintenance, with entry-level electrical, mechanical, or HVAC/R skills.
• Level III: 5–7 years of data center or building engineering experience and journeyman-level technical skills.
• Level IV: 7+ years of relevant experience with journeyman- or master-level expertise; active HVAC certification or Journeyman/Master Electrician license preferred.
• Strong safety, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to use personal computers, including Microsoft Word and Excel, manage multiple priorities, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform extensive walking, bending, and standing.

Culture & Benefits

• Defined career progression from Associate through Lead Operator and beyond.
• Ongoing investment in professional development.
• Work supporting AI, hyperscale, and cloud infrastructure.
• People-first, values-driven environment based on Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Employment offers are contingent on a background check and pre-employment drug screening.