Engineering Operations Technician

$62,400 - $62,400/Yr

Brooksource - Hermiston, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Hermiston, OR

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Engineering Operations Technician will oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical infrastructure within data centers. This role is crucial for maintaining the facility's world-class infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency, and implementing safety procedures as part of the Engineering and Facilities team.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and promote the highest safety standards, fostering a world-class safety culture.
• Collaborate with other teams to address safety risks/issues and take ownership of safety initiatives and projects.
• Demonstrate operational expertise in electrical and mechanical equipment, including UPS's, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, ATS's, Diesel Generators, Chillers, HVAC, Exhaust Fans, VFD's, and Transformers.
• Troubleshoot events within internal SLAs and work varying shifts (morning, late, and night).
• Conduct routine rounds/log-taking for operational readings of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Supervise contractors performing servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off-duty emergency calls on an on-call rotation basis.
• Lift/move objects/materials within regulatory weight limits and work in outdoor weather conditions occasionally.

Requirements

• Professional or educational experience in electronics/mechanics (apprenticeship, work study, etc.).
• Very good command of English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, Word) and web-based operational tools.
• Proficient with Change Management Systems (CMS) and Ticket Systems.
• 2+ years of job-related experience.

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of Data Center engineering experience.
• 3+ years of job-related experience.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant discipline.
• Familiarity with Building Management System (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) control systems and data collection/trending.

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $30/hr
• Opportunity for contract-to-hire employment