1098 - Data Center Technician L1

NextGenEnergyJobs; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Data Center Technician to manage and maintain critical electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. You will monitor operations, troubleshoot issues, and implement efficiency improvements to maximize uptime for customers.

The role demands hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, the ability to read blueprints, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure operational integrity of data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
• Maximize uptime and ensure contractors deliver quality services.
• Inspect and test systems; read blueprints to determine methods.
• Operate, monitor, and respond to abnormal conditions in Facilities.
• Analyze systems to improve efficiency and cost reduction.
• Coordinate with CF Ops Lead Technician on maintenance program.
• Support regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum efficiency.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical & mechanical systems

Fire life safety knowledge

Blueprints & schematics reading

Regulatory compliance

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Maintenance planning

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Hand tools

HVAC maintenance tools

Job description

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world.

Responsibilities

• The Data Center Technician provides a working level of data center knowledge and is responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
• The Data Center Technician maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way. Ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.
• 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

• 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.
• Must be willing to be part of the after-hours notification and escalation protocol.
• Must wear leather close-toed shoes with a solid rubber sole.