Critical Operations Technician

Gilder Search Group; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is looking for a Critical Operations Technician to support a mission-critical data center in Sumner, WA. This is a night shift role focusing on the operation and maintenance of critical facility infrastructure and systems.

The successful candidate will monitor compliance with contractual commitments, perform diagnostics on critical systems, and assist in managing project plans. The company offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant technical knowledge and practical experience in critical facilities operations.
• Experience with mission-critical mechanical and/or electrical support systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on critical facilities equipment.
• Prepare analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure.
• Develop and adhere to operational methods of procedure (MOPs and SOPs).

Skills

Critical facilities operations

Electrical and mechanical/HVAC equipment

Communication skills

Computer systems

Tools

UPS

Generators

Switchgears

Building monitoring systems

Job description

Critical Operations Technician - Night Shift - Sumner, WA

This position is also available in: Ashburn VA, Chicago IL, Dallas TX, Billerica MA. Day Shift, Night Shift, Rotating Shifts available. Shifts vary depending on location/client. Multiple NOC Roles (all shifts) available in Sumner WA.

This opportunity is working directly with a leading mission‑critical data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider that provides custom‑fit solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations. The role offers a career‑growth focused environment with exciting projects utilizing cutting‑edge technology, competitive salaries, and benefits.

We are looking for a Data Center Facility Engineer to support a critical data center. The Critical Facility Engineer will monitor compliance with contractual commitments, direct technical and administrative tasks related to the operation of critical facility infrastructure, and ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures. The data center operates 24/7/365.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and run diagnostics, conduct preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on critical facilities equipment within the data center as specified and on schedule.
• Prepare analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure, develop project plans, and conduct briefings and presentations.
• Partner with sub‑contractors and vendors when necessary.
• Operate and perform routine and emergency service on a variety of state‑of‑the‑art critical systems, including low/medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, paralleling switchboards, UPS, PDU, and building monitoring systems.
• Ensure that operational, maintenance, and emergency methods of procedure (MOPs and SOPs) are developed and strictly adhered to.
• Assist with CMMS database management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant technical knowledge and practical experience in critical facilities operations with electrical and mechanical/HVAC equipment such as UPS, generators, switchgears, PDU, CRAC units, DC power systems, CRAH units, chillers, air‑handling units, computer‑grade cooling systems, and building monitoring/control systems.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining mission‑critical mechanical and/or electrical support systems.
• Military or veterans experience with electrical/military mechanical operations is a huge plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with various computer systems and applications.

Benefits

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V