Critical Facilities Technician

T5 Data Centers; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician in Albuquerque, NM. The role involves operating and maintaining critical data center operations, performing preventive maintenance, and resolving technical issues. Candidates should have a high school degree and prior experience in critical environments.

This position requires flexibility in working hours, including on-call support as necessary. Join T5 to contribute to the reliability and safety of our data center operations.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments.
• Prior military or technical school training is preferred.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical data center infrastructure.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues.

Skills

Data center operations

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Emergency response

Education

High school degree

Electrical or mechanical license

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Responsibilities

The Critical Facilities Technician (CFT) is responsible for all aspects of data center operations related to critical and non‑critical infrastructure, equipment, and systems. They will maintain safety and reliability, drive continual improvements, and adhere to company standards and industry best practices.

• Operate and maintain critical and non‑critical data center infrastructure, equipment, and systems
• Work with a team of CFTs to deliver total availability (100% uptime) while minimizing risks
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within the data halls
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as a tool to manage all planned and unplanned data center work
• Perform preventive maintenance on data center electrical and mechanical equipment
• Assist with the development, revision, and execution of approximately 200 operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections, and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement
• Assist with the development of Data Center standards and policies when necessary
• Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the Data Center quickly while minimizing risk and properly communicate issues to the appropriate chain of command
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary and work independently and as a team, according to staffing and situation, towards complete recovery
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalates as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution
• Assist with planning on all corrective issues
• Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations of T5 services
• Maintain accurate facility data including rounds, PM work orders, change management, etc
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities
• Manage assigned workflow tasks in order to provide timely turnaround
• Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensure they are abiding by critical facility work rules
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure data center and grounds upkeep
• Follow T5 data center corporate policies and procedures
• Participate in facility training programs on a regular basis
• Assist in facility operations, as required
• Participate in construction and commissioning, as directed by the CFM
• Work shifts to support 24×7 data center operation, and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts
• On call emergency support as required
• Adhere to all federal and local safety laws
• Complete other such duties consistent with your role as you may be assigned by T5FM management

Education or Equivalent Experience

• High school degree, required
• Prior military or technical school training, preferred
• 1-3+ years experience in Mission Critical Environments
• Electrical or mechanical license, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
• Ability to pick-up minimum 60 lbs
• Ability to reach with both hands and arms
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects
• Ability to smell, talk and hear
• Ability to use hands and arms to reach, handle, feel, and type
• Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
• Ability to work inside and outside