Data Center Operation Engineer – Reno Job, 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.