Data Center Technician L1

NTT DATA - Itasca, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Itasca, IL

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician L1 at NTT DATA is responsible for ensuring the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center's electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. This role involves maintaining processes that maximize customer uptime while minimizing operational costs, and requires a solid understanding of data center systems and the ability to respond to and resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative approaches to minimize operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintain and operate chilled water systems, HVAC systems, and fire life safety systems.
• Test performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical orders to determine processes.
• Inspect parts for surface defects and install electrical or electronic components using hand tools.
• Align, fit, or assemble component parts using hand or power tools.
• Monitor and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems including Mechanical, Electrical, and Fire Life Safety.
• Analyze systems to ensure best practices for internal and external customers.
• Provide feedback to DCO Engineering on existing standards and processes.
• Work with contractors to ensure quality assurance for system expansions and upgrades.
• Track and complete preventive and predictive maintenance programs with the CF Ops Lead Technician.
• Ensure maximum operational efficiency of the data center and recommend new technologies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certified during employment.
• Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification or ability to obtain one after hire.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems in a data center environment.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA codes, and compliance issues.
• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices.
• Hands-on experience with large commercial and industrial systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data trending and analysis.
• Ability to operate electrical tools such as multimeters or infrared cameras.
• Experience with emergency standby diesel generator systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and location.
• Hourly base salary of $27.80 - $41.60, eligible for overtime pay.
• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending account and 401k retirement plan.