Data Center Mission-Critical Controls Technician

Upchurch; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Certification assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Controls – Mission Critical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot data center controls across BAS/BMS, EPMS, and DCIM interfaces. You will work in high-availability environments, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support commissioning, testing, and emergency responses.

Level responsibilities range from foundational safety to senior technical ownership, with emphasis on live-site discipline, documentation, and adherence to MOPs/SOPs.

Qualifications

• Requires safety-focused approach and ability to read/interpret controls drawings and sequences.
• Experience in live data center environments preferred.
• Willingness to travel and work nights, weekends, and on-call rotations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on data center controls and automation systems.
• Handle BAS/BMS controllers, field panels, EPMS, and DCIM interfaces.
• Conduct sensor validation, point-to-point verification, and trend review.
• Document actions, alarms, and system conditions accurately.
• Support startup, testing, turnover, and emergency response per SOPs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Documentation

Alarm validation

Sequence of operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Controls/Electrical automation training

Tools

BAS/BMS platforms

EPMS

DCIM

Power monitoring interfaces

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Controls – Mission Critical Technician to maintain and troubleshoot data center controls across BAS/BMS, EPMS, and DCIM interfaces. You will work in high-availability environments, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and support commissioning, testing, and emergency responses.

Level responsibilities range from foundational safety to senior technical ownership, with emphasis on live-site discipline, documentation, and adherence to MOPs/SOPs.