Data Center Technician

Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Technician to uphold the operational integrity of critical electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems. You will monitor, maintain, and improve data center processes to maximize uptime and cost-effectiveness.

The role requires hands-on experience with chilled water systems, UPS, generators, HVAC, Fire Life Safety, and building monitoring. Strong documentation, teamwork, and contractor coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with data center electrical distribution and distribution layouts.
• Familiarity with NEC/NFPA codes and fire life safety principles.
• Hands-on experience with large HVAC and water treatment systems.

Responsabilités

• Maintain and monitor data center mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
• Inspect and service equipment and components per schedules and SOPs.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure uptime and safety.
• Analyze systems to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Read and interpret schematics and technical orders for correct sequences.
• Respond to abnormal conditions and coordinate preventative maintenance activities.

Connaissances

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Fire life safety

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

MS Office

Outils

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Data Center Technician provides a working level of data center knowledge and is responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.

The Data Center Technician maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way. Ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include:
• Mechanical responsibilities includes chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of processes.
• Inspects parts for surface defects.
• Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
• Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control.
• Analyses systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers.
• Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
• Works with relevant teams to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program me.
• Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events.
• Works with relevant teams to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures a regular, predictable attendance which is essential to satisfactory performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
• Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems
• Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
• Chilled Water Systems
• Large Centrifugal Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• Water Treatment Systems
• VFD's and Pumps
• HVAC equipment
• CRAC/CRAH's
• Humidification Systems
• Water heaters
• Water/Air filters
• BMS and PLC Controls
• Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems
• 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
• Static UPS Systems
• Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these