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Critical Environment Technician-Cooling Systems Monitoring & ACHE Fan Operations

Apex Systems · Mount Pleasant, WI · 1 mo ago
Engineering$45–$55/hrContract

About the role

The Critical Environment (CE) Technician will provide operational support for data center cooling infrastructure, including chillers, condenser water systems, and air-cooled heat exchanger (ACHE) fan systems. This role is responsible for monitoring system performance, manually adjusting operating parameters as directed, documenting equipment conditions, and escalating abnormal operating conditions to site leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate shift logs, operating reports, and operational documentation.
  • Support continuous operations in a 24x7 mission-critical data center environment.
  • Coordinate with Critical Environment, Engineering, and Facilities teams during elevated ambient temperature events or equipment outages.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in a critical facilities, HVAC, central plant, industrial operations, or data center environment.
  • Basic understanding of chillers, cooling towers, pumps, condenser water systems, and HVAC equipment.
  • Ability to interpret operating procedures and follow detailed instructions.
  • Experience monitoring equipment through Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Management Systems (BMS), or similar controls platforms preferred.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Data center or critical facilities experience.
  • Experience with chiller plants, cooling systems, or large commercial HVAC operations.
  • OSHA 10, OSHA 30, LOTO, or NFPA 70E certification.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and electronic logging systems.

Work Environment

This role requires primarily field-based work within a mission-critical data center environment. Frequent equipment inspections and monitoring of mechanical cooling systems are required. Ability to work in mechanical rooms and outdoor equipment areas during varying weather conditions is necessary.

Pay

Rate: Will be varied based on shift as well as qualifications and experience, payrate may range from $45-$55/hr

Schedule

There are Front half and Back half days as well as Front and Back half night shifts available.

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