Mission-Critical Data Center Shift Technician

Yondr Group; Aldie (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Yondr Group in Aldie, Virginia, seeks a Critical Facility Shift Technician to operate and maintain data center infrastructure safely and efficiently. You will perform energy isolation, switch activity, and routine rounds as part of a 24/7 team reporting to the Shift Manager.

This role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safety, SOP compliance, and precise documentation. Experience with BMS/EPMS and LOTO is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in mission-critical environments (data center, hospital, industrial plant).
• Experience with energy isolation, LOTO, and switchgear operations.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams and SOPs.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility rounds inspecting critical systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and security).
• Monitor BMS/EPMS and respond to alarms per SOPs; maintain logs.
• Complete scheduled PM workorders and track actions to closure.
• Review contractor RAMS before work tasks and ensure compliance.
• Perform energy isolation procedures (LOTO) and switchgear operations.
• Coordinate with vendors for planned and emergency isolations.
• Document all isolation activities and restoration actions.
• Support incident response, root cause analysis, and after-action reporting.
• Participate in emergency procedures including system recovery and safe shutdowns.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High school diploma

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC certification

Tools

BMS/EPMS

UPS

Generators

Switchgear

PDU

CRAC/CRAH

Job description

Yondr Group in Aldie, Virginia, seeks a Critical Facility Shift Technician to operate and maintain data center infrastructure safely and efficiently. You will perform energy isolation, switch activity, and routine rounds as part of a 24/7 team reporting to the Shift Manager.

This role requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on safety, SOP compliance, and precise documentation. Experience with BMS/EPMS and LOTO is highly valued.