Data Center Technician L1

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate of Science in Technology degree or equivalent education and/or work experience plus minimum of 3 years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant).
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.
• Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification or the ability to obtain one after hire is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location.
• Hourly base salary for this position is $27.80 - $41.60 and is 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.