Critical Facilities Technician, Data Center

Apple - Prineville, OR

Full-time

Prineville, OR

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Critical Facilities Technician at Apple, you will play a vital role in maintaining and operating our facilities, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Your technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring compliance with various codes and standards, while also driving infrastructure improvements that enhance our operational capabilities. You will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your ideas will contribute to the overall success of our facilities management. This position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of your work. In this role, you will be responsible for the safe and professional manipulation of critical systems, including cooling and electrical systems, in high-availability and high-reliability environments. You will regularly inspect and supervise critical equipment, responding promptly to any irregularities or malfunctions. Your ability to follow established procedures and collaborate with cross-functional teams, as well as vendors and suppliers, will be essential in achieving our operational goals. You will also be expected to adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding operations and work safety, utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary. The position involves working on a rotating shift schedule, which may include graveyard, weekend, and holiday shifts. You will need to be flexible and willing to work extended hours as required by business needs. The work environment can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift heavy items, climb ladders, and work in varying temperatures within a data center environment. Your commitment to safety and adherence to OSHA regulations will be paramount in this role.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect and supervise critical equipment and respond to irregular or malfunctioning conditions.
• Complete assigned tasks efficiently and without disruption to the business.
• Follow established procedures for assigned activities.
• Collaborate cross functionally with teams as well as vendors and suppliers to achieve goals.
• Follow all federal, state, and local regulations for operations and work safety.
• Use appropriate PPE such as ARC Flash suits and/or coveralls in a variety of environments.

Requirements

• Experience with mechanical, electrical and/or fire life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret fire system, electrical system, and mechanical system drawings.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach and lift as required, on a continuous basis, with items that can weigh up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work extended hours within a Data Center Environment and typically within a heat range of 60 degrees Fahrenheit upwards of 110 degrees Fahrenheit while following OSHA driven work rest cycles.
• Ability to climb and utilize a ladder varying in types from A-Frame to extension ladders at various heights.

Nice-to-haves

• 4+ years of related experience in a critical environment.
• Ability to perform practical applications of preventative and corrective maintenance for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other infrastructure systems.
• Understanding of hyper scale electrical and mechanical systems and NFPA70e and OSHA Regulations that pertain to data centers.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, established techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with team members and other departments.