Lead Facilities Engineer, Data Center

Crusoe is building the World’s Favorite AI-first Cloud infrastructure company. We’re pioneering vertically integrated,  purpose-built AI infrastructure solutions trusted by Fortune 500 companies to power their most advanced AI applications. Crusoe is redefining AI cloud infrastructure, with a mission to align the future of computing with the future of the climate. Our AI platform is recognized as the "gold standard" for reliability and performance. Our data centers are optimized for AI workloads and are powered by clean, renewable energy.

Be part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.

About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a Lead Facilities Engineer to oversee daily operations and maintenance of our data center critical systems. This role plays a key leadership position in maintaining 100% uptime, optimizing mechanical and electrical infrastructure performance, and ensuring team adherence to safety, reliability, and operational excellence standards.

What You'll Be Working On:

• Coordinate and oversee installation, inspection, and repair of facility equipment including HVAC, plumbing, fire/life safety, UPS systems, PDU, switchgear, generators, and cooling infrastructure.

• Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of systems to ensure continuous operation and regulatory compliance.

• Manage vendors and contractors, ensuring work meets site requirements and deadlines, including proper documentation and adherence to escalation protocols.

• Maintain logs, equipment manuals, SOPs, and other technical documentation related to the facility’s operation.

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, including hazardous material handling and emergency response protocols.

• Monitor BMS/DCIM tools and provide escalation and resolution for alarms or issues.

• Support internal teams on deployments, installations, and service requests related to the physical infrastructure.

• Serve as the escalation point for after-hours facility events and critical incidents.

• Train and mentor junior staff on standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• 5 to 10 years of experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, hospitals, or high-availability industrial facilities.

• Strong working knowledge of HVAC systems, emergency power systems, electrical distribution, and fire suppression.

• Experience supervising technicians and/or contractors in high-uptime environments.

• Understanding of UPS systems, power distribution units, transfer switches, and building automation systems.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, blueprints, and equipment schematics.

• EPA 608 certification (required within 90 days of hire).

• Familiarity with DCIM, BMS, or maintenance platforms such as ServiceNow, MCIM, or Corrigo.

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Willingness to be on-call and respond to facility emergencies after hours.
  

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting rapid data center buildouts or greenfield site launches

• Familiarity with critical infrastructure automation tools (e.g., SCADA, PLC systems)

• Background working in hybrid environments with both cloud and on-prem compute

• Ability to create and implement Standard and Emergency Operating Procedures (SOPs/EOPs)

• Experience coordinating cross-functional response during facilities-related incidents

• Knowledge of environmental compliance standards related to power and cooling systems

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

Compensation Range

Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $110,000 - $165,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicants knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.