1098 - Data Center Technician L1

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Technician to support the operational integrity of critical systems, including mechanical, electrical and fire life safety. You’ll monitor uptime, respond to events, and collaborate with contractors to ensure safety, compliance, and performance across data center facilities.

The role requires hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, reading schematics, and strong problem-solving skills to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and fire life safety systems in a data center environment.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA standards and building codes relating to life safety
• Industrial safety best practices including lockout/tag out and arc flash
• Experience with data trending, monitoring systems and PC-based critical monitoring
• Ability to coordinate with contractors for maintenance or upgrades
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technology

Responsibilities

• Develops strategies to minimize operational costs and improve efficiency.
• Maintains and monitors mechanical, electrical and fire life safety systems.
• Responds to abnormal conditions to protect uptime and safety.
• Reads blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine processes.
• Coordinates with contractors and CF Ops Lead Technician for maintenance.
• Ensures data center regulatory compliance and customer uptime.
• Maintains documentation and communicates issues clearly to stakeholders

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Fire Life Safety

Data Center Expertise

Read Blueprints

Job description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

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.

What we are looking for

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess an understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems
• 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 quic