Data Center Technician

Core Scientific, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a Data Center Technician for an onsite role in Austin, TX to monitor power, cooling, and environmental conditions across our data centers. You will respond to incidents and manage workflow to ensure timely completion while adhering to safety policies.

Responsibilities include leveraging CMMS and BMS data to assess infrastructure health, coordinating preventive maintenance, and documenting procedures and metrics for internal and customer transparency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification or related degree preferred.
• At least 3 years in a data center environment required.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution, HVAC, UPS, and monitoring systems required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily data center operations from a service delivery perspective.
• Monitor CMMS and BMS data to assess infrastructure health.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Develop and update operating procedures and PM inspections.
• Respond to emergencies and incidents to achieve full recovery.
• Document issues and communicate with leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and change-control compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Data center experience

Reading schematics

Report writing

Communication skills

MS Office

Driver's license

Networking basics

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical certification

Related field degree preferred

Tools

CMMS

BMS

Job description

Who We Are

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ). We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers. What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts. Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment.

The Job

Data Center Technician will monitor and manage power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions in the data center. Act as a first responder to incidents that arise within the data center envelope. This position will manage workflow for planned and unplanned data center work to ensure timely completion and ensure processes adhere to federal and local safety laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily operation of the data center from a service delivery perspective.
• Utilize, understand, and evaluate data received from the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Building Monitoring System (BMS) to monitor infrastructure health and the effectiveness of planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Coordinate the preventive maintenance of data center electrical and mechanical equipment and manage communication of such activities with internal and customer stakeholders.
• Assist with the development, revision, and execution of operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement.
• Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the data center promptly, minimizing risk and effectively communicating issues to leadership.
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary (independently and as a team), according to staffing and the situation, to achieve complete recovery.
• Gather data and readings, troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalates as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, change incidents, and problem management.
• Develop and maintain documentation alongside operating procedures and facility data to create value-add metrics for both Core Scientific and our customers.
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities and assist in improving systems.
• Work effectively with outside contractors and ensure they abide by critical facility work and safety rules.
• Participate regularly in facility training, safety, and compliance programs.
• Participate in construction and commissioning as the Core Scientific Construction team directs.
• Maintain a clean and debris-free facility, overseeing property management tasks such as facility rounds at the beginning of each shift, janitorial services, and landscaping.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma/GED is required.
• A degree in a related field or a technical certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a data center environment is required.
• Technical knowledge of systems such as electrical distribution, emergency/standby power, HVAC, fire protection, UPS systems, floor PDUs, rack PDUs, CRAH units, and monitoring and control systems (BMS/CMMS) is required.
• Proficiency in algebraic math computations is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Understanding networking hardware and software, including routers, switches, and protocols, is preferred.
• Ability to write reports and understand schematic and architectural drawings is required.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software programs is required.

Reports To

Data Center Manager

Location

On-Site

Travel

Minimal travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This position operates in a data center environment. This role routinely utilizes standard data center equipment, including laptop computers, smartphones, voltmeters, scissor lifts, forklifts, ladders, screwdrivers, and other hand tools. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. Shifts may vary according to the site. Supervisory Experience (Yes or No) No.

Core Scientific is a leader in digital infrastructure for high-density colocation services and digital asset mining. We operate dedicated, purpose-built facilities for digital asset mining and are a premier provider of digital infrastructure, software solutions, and services to our third-party customers.