Lead Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance Technician

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. is seeking a facilities engineer to operate, maintain and optimize data centre electrical and mechanical systems. You will oversee chilled water systems, CRAC/CRAH, and fire life safety components while coordinating with contractors on major projects.

The role requires advanced knowledge of electrical distribution, NEC/NFPA standards, and hands-on experience with BMS/PLC controls. Strong analytical skills and teamwork are essential for maintaining peak uptime.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical distribution and layout, transformers, PLCs, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, PDU/RPPs.
• Understanding of NEC/NFPA codes and fire life safety requirements.
• Experience with data trending and analysis and ability to learn PC-based monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair electrical/mechanical building systems.
• Monitor and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.
• Work with contractors for projects, fit-outs, expansions, upgrades.
• Track maintenance program status and annual budgets.
• Ensure data centre operates efficiently and cost-effectively.

Skills

Electrical distribution

Transformers

PLC's

UPS systems

Chilled water systems

CRAC/CRAH

Fire suppression

BMS/PLC controls

PC-based monitoring

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Advanced qualification or equivalent

Tools

BMS and PLC Controls

PC-based monitoring systems

MS Office

Job description

Your role at a glance

• Mechanical responsibilities includes operation, maintenance and repair of chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities includes operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities includes operation, maintenance, and repair of fire suppression systems, including wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems, areas include: Electrical, Mechanical and Building Monitoring and Control Systems.
• Tracks and analyses trends relating to MEP system and equipment operational characteristics.
• Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Works with contractors and consultants for all National Projects, consultants and clients fit-outs, system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
• Works with relevant teams to follow and track annual budgets.
• Works with relevant teams to relay the status of the planned maintenance program status.
• Ensures data centre operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analysing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
• Works with relevant teams to ensure the data centre operates at maximum operational efficiency.
• Serves in a technical writing capacity regarding the creation, review, and approval of procedures for operations, preventative or corrective maintenance activities and emergency operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures a regular, predictable attendance which is essential for satisfactory performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Firm and proven understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data centre environment, including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS, ATS, PDU/RPP's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems and associate Fire/Smoke Detections systems.

Advanced level knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes, regarding fire life safety requirements and guidance.

Advanced level knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)

Highly experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems

Proficient with computers to include the utilisation of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Manages stress and/or fast pace effectively.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.

Ability to work shift rota which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.

Demonstrated advanced level of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:

• Chilled Water Systems
• Large Centrifugal Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• Indirect Air Exchange Heat Wheel Rooftop units
• Water Treatment Systems
• VFD's and Pumps
• HVAC equipment
• CRAC/CRAH's
• Humidification Systems
• BMS and PLC Controls
• Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems
• 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
• Static UPS Systems
• Dual Interlocked Fire Suppression Pre-Action Systems

Academic Qualifications and Certifications

Relevant high school diploma or equivalent required

Relevant advanced qualification or equivalent work related experience required

Relevant certifications such as:

• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification (can be gained during course of employment)
• OSHA-10 General Industry Course completion
• Forklift Certified (optional)

Required Experience

Significant demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a dat