Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Center Controls Subject Matter Expert to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Salute Benefits That Put You First 

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters: Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support: Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks: Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Controls SME:

The Controls Subject Matter Expert is the foremost technical leader on control systems for their site. Subject Matter Experts serve as mentors to Critical Facility Engineers (CFE) in the field and the classroom. This is a hands-on role for a seasoned professional who is eager to share their knowledge. The ideal candidate for this role is dedicated to lifelong learning, takes ownership of their work, and exemplifies integrity in all that they do.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties and responsibilities listed below with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Optimize the reliability and performance of the control systems (BMS, EPMS, PLC, and telemetry) within our data centers.
• Enhance the team’s ability to operate, maintain, and repair control systems.
• Oversee the preparation, execution, and quality control for all work on control systems.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures (SOP/MOP/EOP).
• Lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process for control system events, faults, and issues.
• Manage the vendor relationships which provide support for our control systems.
• Train CFEs on control system fundamentals during their initial qualification process.
• Deliver formal classroom training on control systems to the Data Center Operations team.
• Drive standardization initiatives to include device configurations, BMS/EPMS/PLC programming, setpoints, alarms, and hardware selection.
• Foster a collaborative team culture built on mutual respect and a shared mission to be the best data center operators in our industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience in a control system role in a mission critical environment.
• A relevant ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology may be substituted for up to 4 years of experience.
• Comprehensive experience performing control system operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression/alarm systems associated with mission critical environments.
• Basic familiarity with at least one computer programming language.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.