Mission-Critical Data Center Operator & Technician

BEOWULF ELECTRICITY & DATA LLC; Town of Somerset (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Growth & Opportunity

Performance Incentives

Health Coverage

401(k) and Roth with match

PTO and holidays

EAP

Rotating weekend schedule

Job summary

Beowulf Electricity and Data is seeking a Data Center Operator - Critical Facilities Technician in Barker, NY. You will monitor mechanical and hardware systems, respond to alerts, and coordinate with engineers to prevent downtime, while documenting events for accountability.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to work fixed 8/12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; certifications (Data Center Certified Associate) or an Associate's degree are highly regarded.
• Mechanical operations, power management, or HVAC/cooling loop knowledge is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; ability to stay calm under pressure and trace issues to root cause.
• Excellent verbal and written English communications; ability to document complex mechanical events clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform continuous diagnostic inspections of mechanical and hardware, including cooling systems and power distribution.
• Respond to alerts and diagnose faults, isolating root causes efficiently.
• Coordinate with IT engineers and facility management for rapid corrective actions and upgrades.
• Write precise incident logs, shift summaries, and compliance reports to ensure continuity between shifts.

Skills

Mechanical Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Incident Ownership

Documentation

English Communication

Shift Flexibility

Physical Capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Data Center Certified Associate or Associate's degree

Job description

Beowulf Electricity and Data is seeking a Data Center Operator - Critical Facilities Technician in Barker, NY. You will monitor mechanical and hardware systems, respond to alerts, and coordinate with engineers to prevent downtime, while documenting events for accountability.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, clear communication, and the ability to work fixed 8/12-hour shifts in a 24/7 environment, including nights and weekends.