Data Center Technician L1

Full-time - Entry Level

Ashburn, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician provides a working level of data center knowledge and is responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. The Data Center Technician maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way. Ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.

Responsibilities

• Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.
• Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
• Inspects parts for surface defects.
• Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
• Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Analyzes systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers.
• Provides feedback to DCO Engineering on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
• Works with the CF Ops Lead Technician to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program.
• Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events.
• Works with CF Ops Lead Technician to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or work experience and a minimum of 2 years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant) required.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certified during employment.
• Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification or the ability to obtain one after hire required.
• Possess an understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
• Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems.
• Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment.
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects.
• Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools.
• Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Must be able to work on a shift which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.
• Possess critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.

Benefits

• Hourly base salary for this position is $27.80 - $41.60 and is eligible for overtime pay.
• All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
• Employees receive 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.