Data Center Critical Environments Technician

CyrusOne; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking Critical Environments Operators to join our 24/7/365 Operations & Maintenance team. You will monitor, operate, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and HVAC/R systems while upholding safety, workmanship, and customer service standards.

This evergreen posting covers Levels I–IV with a clear growth path, mentorship opportunities, and a role that supports reliability and capacity planning across our facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong safety mindset and a commitment to safety in all operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in high-stakes environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; comfortable with basic PC tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including on-call rotations and extended hours during emergencies.
• Team-first mindset and a customer-service orientation.
• Desire to provide high levels of service to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate data center mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/R systems to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Respond to building system alarms, prioritizing critical load protection and root cause analysis.
• Execute preventive maintenance work orders and follow SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, and MMRs as appropriate.
• Use CMMS to track work orders, labor hours, and PMs.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors; enforce Lockout/Tagout and other safety protocols.
• Perform equipment and system operational modifications, including critical switching and safe working area setup.
• Maintain awareness of and compliance with all company, government, and client policies and EHS requirements.
• Senior levels: mentor junior operators, lead critical switching events, and participate in capacity planning and reporting.

Skills

Safety mindset

Verbal & written communication

Problem-solving

MS Word & Excel

Multitasking

Flexible schedule

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Tools

CMMS

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking Critical Environments Operators to join our 24/7/365 Operations & Maintenance team. You will monitor, operate, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and HVAC/R systems while upholding safety, workmanship, and customer service standards.

This evergreen posting covers Levels I–IV with a clear growth path, mentorship opportunities, and a role that supports reliability and capacity planning across our facilities.