Data Center Facilities Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily operation of the data center from a service delivery perspective.
• Utilize, understand, and evaluate data received from the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Building Monitoring System (BMS) to monitor infrastructure health and the effectiveness of planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Cook up preventive maintenance of data center electrical and mechanical equipment and manage communication of such activities with internal and customer stakeholders.
• Aid in the development, revision, and execution of operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement.
• Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the data center promptly, minimizing risk and effectively communicating issues to leadership.
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary (independently and as a team), according to staffing and the situation, to achieve complete recovery.
• Gather data and readings, troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalate as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, change incidents, and problem management.
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities and assist in improving systems.
• Work effectively with outside contractors and ensure they abide by critical facility work and safety rules.
• Participate regularly in facility training, safety, and compliance programs.
• Participate in construction and commissioning as the Core Scientific Construction team directs.
• Maintain a clean and debris-free facility, overseeing property management tasks such as facility rounds at the beginning of each shift, janitorial services, and landscaping.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• A degree in a related field or a technical certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a data center environment is required.
• Technical knowledge of systems such as electrical distribution, emergency/standby power, HVAC, fire protection, UPS systems, floor PDUs, rack PDUs, CRAH units, and monitoring and control systems (BMS/CMMS) is required.
• Proficiency in algebraic math computations is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Understanding networking hardware and software, including routers, switches, and protocols, is preferred.
• Ability to write reports and understand schematic and architectural drawings is required.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software programs is required.