Data Center Facilities Operations Technician IV – Mechanical (IC4/OPX)

Oracle; Michigan; On-site; USD 87,000 - 178,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Facilities Operations Technician IV in Saline, Michigan, who will contribute to the reliability of mechanical and HVAC systems in data centers. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, technical certifications, and a background in mission-critical environments. Benefits include medical insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and flexible vacation.

The salary range for this position is $87,000 – $178,100 per year, with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and P&ID.
• Technical teamwork with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and HVAC designs.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with teams to improve system performance.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability

Solid ownership and accountability in operations

Good operational judgment

Clear communication of technical issues

Education

Technical certification or trade experience

EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

Tools

BMS

Chillers

Pumps

Cooling towers

Job description

As a Facilities Operations Technician IV – Mechanical, you will support and independently contribute to the reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of mission‑critical mechanical and HVAC systems within hyperscale data centers. In this role you will develop technical depth to maintain system reliability, perform troubleshooting, and support upgrades and operational improvements that protect uptime and long-term performance.

Position requires U.S. citizenship and is located onsite in Saline, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve mechanical and HVAC architectures and designs for high‑availability environments, including chilled water, DX, air‑side systems, and redundancy strategies.
• Perform troubleshooting activities, incident investigations, and root cause analysis for mechanical and HVAC equipment or system issues.
• Support capacity planning, retrofits, and operational initiatives, ensuring operability and maintainability of installed systems.
• Partner with site operations teams to improve maintainability, safe execution of work, and documentation quality for mechanical and HVAC systems.
• Support vendor technical reviews, commissioning activities, and operational handover requirements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve performance, consistency, and lifecycle outcomes across sites.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience with mission‑critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or large commercial mechanical systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of chilled water systems, DX cooling, controls integration, redundancy concepts, and operational risk.
• Technical certification, trade experience, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).

Skills and Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.
• Solid ownership and accountability in day‑to‑day operations.
• Good operational judgment in time‑sensitive situations.
• Clear communication of technical issues, findings, and risks.

Preferred Skills / Certifications

• Experience with chillers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, heat exchangers, water treatment interfaces, controls, and mechanical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with BMS, PLC/controls concepts, trending, alarm management, commissioning, and vendor coordination.
• Experience supporting maintenance planning, acceptance testing, energy‑efficiency projects, or equipment change‑outs.
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (preferred for refrigerant handling).
• ASHRAE certifications and training, including Certified HVAC Designer (CHD).
• Schneider Electric University data center power‑and‑cooling coursework and DCCA‑oriented training.
• OEM or manufacturer training on chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, cooling towers, controls platforms, or water‑cooled plant equipment (preferred).
• Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) (design‑oriented credential).

Physical Demands / Work Environment

This is a mission‑critical role supporting 24/7 operations where 100% uptime is essential. Regular attendance and flexibility for shift‑based schedules are required. You must frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, push/pull objects, and climb stairs. You will be required to lift or move up to 39 pounds independently and participate in group lifts for loads 40 pounds or greater. You must maintain balance while working from a ladder or elevated platforms. These tasks are performed in an industrial environment and may require reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
• Paid time off: flexible vacation for salaried employees; accrued vacation for others with specific accrual rates based on hours worked.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave: 72 hours upon hire, refreshing each calendar year.
• Paid parental leave; adoption assistance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Financial planning and group legal services.
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance.

Salary Range

US: Hiring range USD $87,000 – $178,100 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.