MEP Technician II

Tierpoint LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 49,111 - 79,666; Full time

Job summary

A leading data center service provider is looking for an MEP Technician II in St. Louis, MO. This role involves maintenance and service of electrical-mechanical systems, requiring strong troubleshooting skills across HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will educate other personnel and manage operational tasks in a critical environment. Expected qualifications include a degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and significant experience in data center operations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical training or related experience in mission-critical building engineering.
• 3+ years as a Journeyman Electrician or HVAC Technician with satisfactory performance.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician's license or relevant equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day maintenance and service on electrical-mechanical systems.
• Educate and train personnel on mechanical-electrical systems.
• Manage ticket queue for timely request completion.

Skills

Electrical systems troubleshooting

HVAC operations

Plumbing systems maintenance

Blueprint analysis

Customer service skills

Experience in data center operations

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

PLC controls

Automated building control systems

Job description

MEP Technician II is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and service on the electrical‑mechanical systems supporting the Data Center. The ideal candidate will have an extensive background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a wide range of building systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. The role involves educating and training other TierPoint personnel on tasks related to the mechanical‑electrical systems and components, maintaining facility documentation, and providing ongoing service and support.

Job Locations

US-MO – Saint Louis, ID

Responsibilities

• Provides high quality, accurate, consistent, and efficient work for internal and external customer service surrounding the Company values.
• Adopt and use defined systems, tools, procedures, processes, and standards.
• Proactively manage ticket queue for timely request and response completion.
• Manage and complete assigned projects and report progress.
• Update documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform all daily operational tasks.
• Installation and termination of network and communication wiring.
• Support and validate power infrastructure and deployment.
• Provide remote hands and eyes support for internal or external client issues.
• Ensure all aspects of the physical infrastructure are kept clean and orderly.
• Perform routine physical inspections for alarm identification and operational issues.
• Understand and follow escalation procedures.
• Adhere to security procedures and controls.
• Follow all safety guidelines and best practices.
• In emergency situations, dispatch technicians and/or vendors as needed, in the absence of Management.
• Provide technical guidance to less experienced site personnel.
• Installation and termination of network, access control, and communication wiring and components.
• Record and maintain power metrics and related details on a regular basis.
• Installation of new equipment and removal of systems as required.
• Assist in the physical installation of computer equipment and components, cable tray, and cabling.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Electrical Responsibilities

• Significant experience operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on TierPoint’s electrical systems and components, including low and medium voltage switchgear, static transfer switches, power distribution units, remote power panels, branch circuits, large or medium voltage diesel generator systems, large UPS systems, building fire alarm/life safety, fire suppression systems, and critical infrastructure monitoring systems.
• Install and repair connectivity demarcation units for electrical and telecommunications circuitry.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of data center electrical operations.

HVAC/Plumbing Responsibilities

• Significant experience supporting HVAC and environmental operations.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on TierPoint’s mechanical systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, condensing coils, rooftop units, chillers, cooling towers, and related plumbing components.
• Strong knowledge of all aspects of data center mechanical operations.

Minimum Qualifications – Electrical

• Strong proficiency with multi‑module or single‑module UPS systems.
• Strong proficiency with low and medium voltage switchgear.
• Strong proficiency with low and medium voltage diesel generators.
• Experience with raised floor or overhead bus power distribution.
• Proficiency with PLC controls and components.
• Exercise flexibility in challenging situations.
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints and construction drawings, including one‑line diagrams.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills to provide direction to Operations Technicians in the absence of Management.
• Working knowledge of automated building control systems.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of standards, practices, and procedures for installing, testing, and operating electrical and mechanical equipment; usually works with limited supervision.

Minimum Qualifications – Mechanical/Plumbing

• Strong proficiency with datacenter HVAC and related components (e.g., CRAC/CRAH, chillers, cooling towers, rooftop units).
• Experience with plumbing/piping and related components.
• Proficiency with PLC controls and components.
• Proven proficiency in operating 100% uptime data centers, critical facilities environments, or industrial power systems.
• Exercise flexibility in challenging situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Extensive experience with detailed record‑keeping and data entry accuracy.
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints and construction drawings, including one‑line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of automated building control systems.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of standards, practices, and procedures for installing, testing, and operating electrical and mechanical equipment; usually works with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6+ years of technical training or related experience in a mission‑critical building engineering operation.
• 3+ years as a Journeyman Electrician or HVAC Technician with satisfactory or better performance, plus three years of industry experience.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Engineering/Mechanical Technology, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Current Journeyman or Master Electrician’s license, or Universal CFC Refrigeration License in good standing with the local authorities, or equivalent experience.
• Technical training may be from trade school or manufacturers training on UPS systems, medium voltage switchgear, low voltage power distribution units, building automation systems, 1.0 MW and larger engine‑generator sets, large diesel engines, and other training directly related to the operation and maintenance of electrical/m‑mechanical plant in a highly reliable environment.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, NEC, and NFPA.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in using MS Office Suite and Windows‑based computer applications.
• Ability to use a ladder to work in elevated areas.

Working Conditions

• Facility/construction environment.
• Responding to 24x7 electrical and mechanical operational issues, which requires off‑hour coverage.
• Data center environment – sensitive computer equipment and complex power/cooling systems.
• Ability to work in controlled environments and handle physical tasks such as lifting hardware or navigating confined spaces.

Pay Transparency

TierPoint is committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. We provide a compensation range for roles that may be hired in locations with pay‑transparency law requirements. The pay range may be narrower than displayed, as various factors—including skill set, level of experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors—are used to determine the offered compensation package.

Pay Range: $35.65 – $57.83