Mechanical Technician (Contractor) Palo Alto, CA

LFGroup.ai; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. We are seeking a Mechanical Technician to install, maintain and repair cooling and mechanical systems at data center sites in California, ensuring uninterrupted cooling and meticulously documented work.

You will install chillers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, piping and controls; perform preventive maintenance; troubleshoot faults; assist with startup and commissioning; and monitor water

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC/mechanical work.
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Familiarity with building management systems.
• Any state license or certification required for the work performed.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain chillers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, piping, valves and controls.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults.
• Assist with equipment startup and commissioning.
• Monitor water treatment and report readings outside normal limits.
• Carry out work in live facilities under approved written procedures.
• Record completed work in the maintenance system.

Skills

HVAC experience

Read P&ID diagrams

Building management systems

EPA 608 Universal certification

Job description

LFG designs, builds and manages power infrastructure for compute systems and utility providers. We are engaging a Mechanical Technician to install, maintain and repair cooling and mechanical systems during construction and operation of our data center sites. Cooling has to run without interruption, so careful, well-documented work is essential.

What you will do

• Install and maintain chillers, air handlers, pumps, cooling towers, piping, valves and controls.
• Carry out preventive maintenance on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical faults.
• Assist with equipment startup and commissioning.
• Monitor water treatment and report readings outside normal limits.
• Carry out work in live facilities under approved written procedures.
• Record completed work in the maintenance system.

Required qualifications

• 4 or more years of commercial or industrial HVAC or mechanical work.
• EPA 608 Universal certification.
• Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Familiarity with building management systems.
• Any state license or certification required for the work performed.

Preferred qualifications

• Data center or other critical facility experience.
• Experience with large chilled water plants.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
• Must be willing to travel to other LFG locations
• On site at construction sites and operating facilities, including rooftops and mechanical yards
• Climbing ladders, working at heights, lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing protective equipment

Pay Range:
$55.00 - $85.00 per hour

LFG is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with LFG is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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