Data Center M&E Technician

$58,240 - $58,240/Yr

Paladin - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Data Center M&E Technician role at Paladin involves performing preventative maintenance and corrective repairs in a Data Center environment. The technician will oversee electrical and mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while working closely with third-party vendors. This position is essential for maintaining the operational integrity of critical systems such as UPS, generators, chillers, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily site inspections of all Mechanical & Engineering (M&E) systems and technical equipment, including servicing and maintenance.
• Complete assigned work according to established processes and procedures in accordance with Environment, Health and Safety Policy.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements and quality standards are met.
• Oversee third-party vendors, ensuring compliance with developed processes, procedures, and all applicable laws/regulations.
• Accompany vendors on site visits as needed and ensure site standards are met.
• Help create and develop work processes, Job Hazard Analysis reports, and SOPs for critical work with risk assessment.
• Ensure that CERM documents and logbooks are updated.
• Complete all required training to ensure successful completion of all job-related responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 2-4 years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering preferred.
• Knowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocols.
• Strong background in either HVAC or Electrical preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, and/or supervisor.
• Ability to effectively present information to an internal department and/or large groups of employees.
• Basic knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
• Basic analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a financial setting working with billing and payables.
• Prior experience using a financial system.
• Ability to use Microsoft Excel.

Benefits

• Long-term contract with option to hire
• Competitive hourly pay of $28.00
• In-person work environment