Night Data Center Operator — Critical Environments

CyrusOne; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Career growth

Cutting-edge work

Global scale

Award-winning culture

CARE values

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Critical Environments Operator (Night Shift) to join a 24/7/365 Operations & Maintenance team that keeps mission‑critical data center infrastructure running at peak reliability during overnight hours.

You will monitor electrical, mechanical and HVAC/R systems, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and use a CMMS to track work and labor. Senior staff may mentor others and lead events.

Qualifications

• Safety is a priority in all tasks.
• Ability to work overnight shifts on a rotating schedule (8- or 10-hour).
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Proficiency with personal computers, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate data center mechanical, electrical, and HVAC/R systems to ensure uptime.
• Respond to building system alarms, prioritizing critical load protection and root-cause analysis.
• Execute Preventive Maintenance work orders and follow SOPs/MOPs/ EOPs/ MMRs.
• Use a CMMS to track work orders, labor hours, and PMs.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors; enforce safety protocols.
• Perform equipment and system modifications, including critical switching and safe-area setup.
• Maintain awareness of policies, procedures and EHS requirements.
• For senior levels: mentor junior operators and lead critical switching events.

Skills

Safety mindset

Overnight shifts

CMMS

Electrical/Mechanical/HVAC/R systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking a Critical Environments Operator (Night Shift) to join a 24/7/365 Operations & Maintenance team that keeps mission‑critical data center infrastructure running at peak reliability during overnight hours.

You will monitor electrical, mechanical and HVAC/R systems, respond to alarms, perform preventive maintenance, and use a CMMS to track work and labor. Senior staff may mentor others and lead events.