Data Center Operations Technician: Risk & Maintenance

Brooksource; Umatilla (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Operations Technician to support day-to-day engineering operations in a data center in Oregon. You will help manage infrastructure, coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance, and monitor operational metrics to ensure high service levels.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and proven ability to coordinate with vendors, teams, and facilities to maintain reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Degree (Military/Trade School) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience in a technical or operational role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of Electrical or Mechanical Engineering principles with basic network understanding.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Management: Oversee on-site management of subcontractors and vendors.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all work adheres to practices and maintains system reliability.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on operational metrics and provide improvement insights.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintenance Coordination: Plan and execute corrective and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Vendor management

Quality assurance

Reporting

Risk management

Maintenance coordination

Communication

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical degree

Job description

Brooksource is seeking an Operations Technician to support day-to-day engineering operations in a data center in Oregon. You will help manage infrastructure, coordinate corrective and preventative maintenance, and monitor operational metrics to ensure high service levels.

The ideal candidate has a technical background with 0–2 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and proven ability to coordinate with vendors, teams, and facilities to maintain reliability and safety.