Data Center Technicians
Role details
Job location
Tech stack
Job description
- Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies. Systems of responsibility include:
- 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. Areas include: Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control
- 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
If you thrive in a mechanical, electrical fast paced environment, and want to be part of something big, we want to hear from you!, * Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
- Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
- Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems
- Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal
- Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
- Chilled Water Systems
- Large Centrifugal Chillers
- Cooling Towers
- Heat Exchangers
- Water Treatment Systems
- VFD's and Pumps
- HVAC equipment
- CRAC/CRAH's
- Humidification Systems
- Water heaters
- Water/Air filters
- BMS and PLC Controls
- Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
- Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
- Static UPS Systems
- Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
- Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
- Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
- Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
- Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
- Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
- Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
- Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.
- Must be able to work on a shift which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.
- WORK HOURS/SHIFT: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm | Dayshift
- Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
Physical Requirements
- Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting.
- Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills
- Close visual work on a computer terminal.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
- Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platform.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Data Center environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.
- Potential extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.
- Must work on-site; no telecommuting permitted.
Special Requirements
- Must be willing to be part of the after-hours notification and escalation protocol.
- Must work on-site; no telecommuting permitted.
This position requires work to be done onsite at a data center facility and may require use of a personal mobile device. A monthly stipend will be provided to cover expenses incurred for using a personal device, if applicable.
Benefits & conditions
NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Hourly base salary for this position is $33.90 - $50.90 and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance to local state and federal 'Wage and Hour' requirements.
All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.
Employees receive 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 to create a rich Total Rewards package.