Datacenter / Facilities Technician

$82,900 - $149,200/Yr

Siemens - Fremont, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Fremont, CA

10,001+ employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Siemens EDA is seeking a skilled professional to lead the operation, maintenance, and projects of critical sites across assigned geographic locations. This role involves ensuring the uninterrupted operation of critical infrastructure systems in data centers and specialized laboratory environments, while also collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operation, maintenance, and projects of critical sites across assigned geographic locations.
• Monitor and track non-regional data center (RDC) kW utilization and gather budget planning requests for the assigned region.
• Support the procurement, installation, and maintenance of non-RDC critical infrastructure in the assigned region.
• Maintain and manage critical infrastructure across data centers and specialized laboratory environments.
• Document procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting steps.
• Supervise routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and upgrades to optimize equipment performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in non-critical site maintenance, operation, and emergency procedures.
• Act as the first responder for alarms and incidents in the assigned geographic region.
• Participate in the call-down list to provide 24/7 support for critical systems and emergencies.
• Develop Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) for events in the assigned geographic locations.
• Collaborate with external vendors for scheduled maintenance, repairs, and installations.

Requirements

• 3+5 years of practical experience in maintaining mechanical systems within data centers or similar critical spaces.
• HVAC Technician Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Solid understanding of power distribution, network cabling systems, and facilities critical infrastructure systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration with teams and vendors.
• Familiarity with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) tools and environmental monitoring systems is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible schedules as required.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements between home and office.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Paid sick leave and paid parental leave.
• PTO or non-accrued flexible vacation for exempt employees.