Data Center Technician II — Electrical & Mechanical Ops

NTT Global Data Centers; Ashburn (VA); Remote; USD 82,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote position

Monthly remote stipend

Health benefits

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Technician to ensure the operational integrity of electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems in a remote-capable data center environment. The role includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaborative maintenance work to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, be able to read schematics, and comply with NFPA/OSHA safety standards, while thriving in a

Qualifications

• Understanding of data center mechanical, electrical and fire life safety systems.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA codes and safety standards.
• Experience with large HVAC, chilled water, pumps, and cooling equipment.
• Ability to read schematics and technical diagrams.
• Comfort working in high‑stress, shift environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational integrity of electrical, mechanical and fire life safety systems.
• Monitor and respond to abnormal conditions in data center facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors for maintenance and upgrades.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Analyze systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Data center knowledge

Electrical distribution

Mechanical systems

Fire life safety systems

Reading blueprints

NFPA 70E/NFPA 72 knowledge

Industrial safety practices

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or equivalent (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Forklift certification

Electrical tools (multimeter, infrared camera)

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers is seeking a Data Center Technician to ensure the operational integrity of electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems in a remote-capable data center environment. The role includes monitoring, troubleshooting, and collaborative maintenance work to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, be able to read schematics, and comply with NFPA/OSHA safety standards, while thriving in a