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Senior Data Center Facilities Engineer I

 Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

San Antonio, TX, USA
USD 97,500-199,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Feb 3, 2026

Oracle is seeking an experienced Data Center Facilities Engineer (IC4) to support a first‑of‑its‑kind, large‑scale liquid‑to‑air (L2A) cooled CDU deployment at our San Antonio, TX data center. This onsite role provides technical leadership and operational ownership of Oracle‑owned data center infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on liquid cooling technologies, mission‑critical reliability, and continuous operational improvement. The engineer will oversee daily operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of liquid cooling systems and supporting mechanical and electrical infrastructure. This position also plays a key role in incident management, commissioning, design integration, vendor oversight, and adherence to engineering governance. The ideal candidate excels in hands‑on engineering, cross‑functional collaboration, and driving operational excellence in a mission‑critical environment.


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Join Oracle’s Data Center Engineering team and play a key role in deploying one of the industry’s first large‑scale liquid‑to‑air (L2A) cooling systems. This onsite IC4 role in San Antonio offers the opportunity to lead critical facility operations, shape next‑generation cooling strategies, and support a mission‑critical environment at hyperscale. Ideal for engineers who thrive in hands‑on technical roles, enjoy building operational programs, and want to work with cutting‑edge cooling technologies in a rapidly evolving data center landscape.
Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $97,500 to $199,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC4



Key Responsibilities Liquid Cooling & Critical Environment Operations

  • Serve as onsite SME for L2A cooling systems, CDUs, coolant distribution, and supporting mechanical/electrical infrastructure
  • Own day‑to‑day operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of liquid cooling and facility systems
  • Track and monitor critical environment maintenance and repairs to meet SLAs and ensure maximum uptime
  • Conduct coolant/glycol testing and maintain quality control programs
  • Perform and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities
  • Build and maintain PM schedules, runbooks, and SOPs for normal and emergency operations
  • Manage CMMS records, asset lifecycle documentation, warranties, and spare parts programs
  • Evaluate component suitability, processes, and action plans for liquid cooling systems
  • Recommend system‑level enhancements to improve reliability and reduce risk

Incident Management & Operational Excellence

  • Manage incidents impacting data center infrastructure and drive timely resolution
  • Lead diagnostics and repairs using practical engineering knowledge, escalating blockers when needed
  • Apply Oracle processes, procedures, and industry standards to resolve routine issues
  • Participate in post‑incident reviews, root cause analysis, and execution of CAPAs
  • Follow emergency operations plans during abnormal events, stabilizing conditions and escalating critical issues
  • Proactively drive operational optimization and efficiency improvement initiatives
  • Ensure safe working practices across all maintenance and operational activities

Site Commissioning, Build Support & Design Integration

  • Participate in site assessments to evaluate suitability for new data center builds
  • Prepare and review technical reports documenting findings and recommendations
  • Support design reviews and commissioning activities to ensure alignment with engineering standards
  • Review mechanical simulations (including CFD) to assess airflow and thermal performance, recommending design adjustments as needed
  • Collaborate with design, construction, commissioning, and operations teams to integrate new liquid cooling and mechanical systems into existing environments
  • Review design specifications, SOWs, and construction turnover packages

Data Center Operations Management

  • Support and validate onsite data center operations related to engineering infrastructure
  • Serve as an engineering SME for mission‑critical systems, operations, and functionality
  • Communicate operational requirements and ensure issues are escalated to the appropriate teams
  • Adhere to standards and policies through documentation review, commissioning participation, and design summits
  • Document and review critical‑impacting changes; represent engineering in CAB meetings
  • Coordinate with colocation providers and Oracle change control processes

Engineering Leadership, Governance & Documentation

  • Collaborate with senior engineers on design and engineering initiatives
  • Provide engineering insight to ensure alignment with company expectations
  • Coordinate with internal and external project teams to deliver data center infrastructure
  • Contribute to policy development and maintenance of best‑in‑class procedures
  • Prepare technical reports to support design decisions and project progress
  • Develop site safety documentation and operational process standards

Training, Knowledge Sharing & Team Development

  • Identify training needs for new team members
  • Act as a subject matter expert and train others on standard systems and procedures
  • Mentor junior team members and support continuous learning across teams

Colocation Vendor & Contractor Management

  • Support contract administration, including review of contracts, change orders, and cost forecasts
  • Contribute to sourcing and ensuring availability of spare parts, consumables, and critical resources
  • Coordinate vendor scheduling, site access, and safe execution of work
  • Lead vendor onboarding, contract management, and SLA performance

Core Engineering Competencies

Planning & Execution

  • Manage moderately complex tasks and projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
  • Delegate, prioritize, and oversee work across multiple initiatives

Collaboration & Partnership

  • Work cross‑functionally to align expectations and achieve shared objectives
  • Seek diverse perspectives and ensure inclusive communication

Problem Solving

  • Analyze complex issues and identify solutions using standard practices
  • Escalate unresolved issues with clear assessments and proposed solutions

Continuous Improvement

  • Recommend and support process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Evaluate impacts on stakeholders and incorporate feedback

Performance & Development

  • Participate in candidate interviews and contribute to talent development

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in data center facilities engineering or critical infrastructure operations
  • Technical expertise in one or more: liquid cooling/CDUs, mechanical cooling, electrical distribution
  • Experience with CMMS, PM programs, and change management processes
  • Demonstrated vendor and contractor management experience
  • Working knowledge of data center electrical and mechanical systems, containment, and cooling architectures
  • Ability to develop technical procedures and operational documentation