Critical Facilities Technician

Core Scientific; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a Critical Facilities Technician to manage data center infrastructure and ensure 24x7 uptime across on-site facilities.

You will operate and maintain critical and non-critical systems, monitor power and cooling, and perform preventive maintenance while following company standards and safety best practices. A team-oriented, proactive approach and strong attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to coordinate with outside contractors and adapt to shift work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED is required.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Mission Critical Environments is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to follow guidance from other staff members and management required.
• Basic understanding of email and MS office software required.
• A positive and professional attitude is always required, and very high attention to detail is required.
• Prior military or technical school training, preferred.
• Electrical or mechanical license, preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team environment preferred.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including lawnmowers, forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data centre 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 CMMS to manage all planned and unplanned data centre work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on data centre electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Assist with development, revision, and execution of operating procedures and inspections.
• Assist with the development of Data Centre standards and policies.
• Resolve minor electrical and mechanical issues while communicating issues clearly.
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues and work to complete recovery.
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues, elevate as appropriate, and ensure resolution.
• Assist with planning on corrective issues.
• Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations.
• Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, maintenance work orders, and change management.
• Maintain adherence to change control activities.
• Manage assigned workflow tasks for timely turnaround.
• Escort and work with outside contractors, ensuring compliance with rules.
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift.
• Participate in facility training programs regularly.
• Assist in facility operations, as required.
• Participate in construction and commissioning as directed by the CFM.
• Support 24x7 data centre operation and be flexible with shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data centre workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data centre campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment.

The Job

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 participate in an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Center. The CFT will drive continual improvements in the data centre's operational excellence by adhering to company standards and industry's best practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical and non-critical data centre 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 Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) as a tool to manage all planned and unplanned data centre work.
• Perform preventive maintenance on data centre 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 Centre standards and policies when necessary.
• Resolve minor electrical and mechanical issues within the data centre quickly while minimizing risk and properly communicating 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, elevate as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution.
• Assist with planning on corrective issues.
• Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations.
• Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, preventive maintenance work orders, change management, etc.
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities.
• Manage assigned workflow tasks to provide timely turnaround.
• Escort and work effectively with outside contractors, ensuring they are abiding by critical facility work rules.
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure data centre and grounds upkeep.
• Participate in facility training programs regularly.
• Assist in facility operations, as required.
• Participate in construction and commissioning, as directed by the CFM.
• Work shifts to support 24×7 data centre operation and have flexibility in work hours to cover other shifts.
• On-call emergency support as required.
• Adherent to all federal and local safety laws.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/ teammates and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Mission Critical Environments is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to follow guidance from other staff members and management required.
• Basic understanding of email and MS office software required.
• A positive and professional attitude is always required, and very high attention to detail is required.
• Prior military or technical school training, preferred.
• Electrical or mechanical license, preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team environment preferred.
• Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including lawnmowers, forklifts, scissor lifts, and small hand tools preferred.

Reports To

Assistant Manager, Critical Facilities

On Site Travel

Minimal travel between data centres may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a data centre, office, and shop environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment, including ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, and voltmeters. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. Shifts vary by location. Some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience

No

Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for digital asset mining and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions, and services to our third-party customers.