Critical Facilities Data Center Technician

Full-time

San Antonio, TX

10,001+ employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Critical Facilities Data Center Technician maintains and repairs electrical, mechanical, plumbing/piping equipment, machinery and controls located in the interior and exterior of building. At the direction of supervisor, the Technician will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems.

Responsibilities

• Performance of tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment, including: fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switch gear), emergency backup systems and hot water systems.
• Monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.
• Install and repair plumbing/piping/tubing; wire single and three phase motors (single & two speed); run conduit; pull wiring to machinery, motors, operating parts, etc.; install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls.
• Operate and maintain critical equipment including UPS systems, generators, chillers and critical air conditioning units.
• Monitor operation, repair, and maintain refrigeration, water cooling and air conditioning equipment; boilers, heating, ventilating and hot water equipment; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; recording readings as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment.
• Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of contractors working within the building either as representatives of the building itself or tenants operating within the buildings.
• Responsible for keeping records of buildings rounds and readings, all engineering logs and engineering data sheets.
• Responsible for advance training and notification to all contractors so that they are informed and knowledgeable with respects to the building's critical functions and the work they are to perform.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
• Ensure that the CWA (Critical Facility Work Authorization) is a well-understood process among the building staff, engineers, tenants and contractors who perform work on the building's critical infrastructure.
• Ensure strict adherence to Critical Awareness Process, Technical Bulletins, established engineering guidelines, processes, and procedures.
• Performs additional job duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must have hands-on experience in a data center/critical facility, including UPS Systems, emergency generators, and switch-gear.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Operating Engineers license (SMA) or equivalent.
• Certification as a Universal Technician for CFC's (or within 90 days of employment).
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Word and Excel.
• Demonstrated verbal/written communication skills.
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Compensated for Holidays Worked.
• Pay differential for Night Shift Employment.