Elite Data Center Critical Operations Technician

STACK Infrastructure EMEA; Rafz; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

STACK Infrastructure EMEA is seeking a Critical Operations Technician to join the local Critical Operations Team for a Zürich-area data center. You will perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, monitor alarms, and troubleshoot complex systems across a 24/7 shift schedule.

The role requires autonomy, strong problem-solving, and teamwork in a demanding environment. The ideal candidate has trade certification in electrical or mechanical fields, experience with critical

Qualifications

• Trade certificate or vocational education in Electrical or Mechanical discipline or equivalent.
• Experience with electrical or mechanical systems in a data center or critical environment preferred.
• Strong maintenance knowledge and ability to perform complex tasks with autonomy.
• Ability to work alone or in a team and learn new skills quickly.
• Good written and verbal English; local language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and ensure compliance with quality and efficiency standards.
• Monitor alarms from BMS/EPMS and respond appropriately.
• Troubleshoot systems using diagrams and schematics; report faults.
• Isolate and reinstate electrical, cooling, fire alarm, and gas systems as needed.
• Manage emergencies and escalate incidents per procedures.
• Ensure plant equipment operates efficiently and in compliance with best practices.
• Keep logs in the Facility Management System and handle vendor reports.
• Support technical quotations and execution of projects; maintain documentation storage.
• Participate in ongoing training and handover information within the team.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Maintenance fundamentals

Autonomy

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

Electrical or Mechanical trade certificate or vocational education

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Facility Management System

Job description

STACK Infrastructure EMEA is seeking a Critical Operations Technician to join the local Critical Operations Team for a Zürich-area data center. You will perform maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, monitor alarms, and troubleshoot complex systems across a 24/7 shift schedule.

The role requires autonomy, strong problem-solving, and teamwork in a demanding environment. The ideal candidate has trade certification in electrical or mechanical fields, experience with critical