Operation Technician

Pennant Solutions Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking multiple Operation Technicians to join their dynamic team in Sterling, VA. This direct hire opportunity offers a chance to work in a fast-paced data center environment, where you'll be responsible for monitoring and maintaining critical systems. Your role will involve implementing safety standards, managing operational efficiency, and providing exceptional customer service. If you're passionate about technology and eager to contribute to a vital mission, this position could be a perfect fit for you. Join a forward-thinking company where your skills will make a significant impact on operational excellence!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in data center or mission-critical operations.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain facility systems, ensuring maximum efficiency.
• Assist in preventive and predictive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Data Center Operations

Preventive Maintenance

CMMS Systems

Microsoft Office

Technical Writing

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

CMMS Software

Monitoring Systems

Job description

Pennant Solutions is looking for multiple Operation Technicians for one of our top clients. This is a direct hire opportunity.

The ideal candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Implement and follow the standardized culture of always working safely.
• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.
• Track and trend operational characteristics.
• Provide feedback to management on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
• Work with management to complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance schedule.
• Assist with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with site management to resolve site issues based on agreed-upon priorities.
• Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency.
• Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages.
• Follow direction from data center management regarding the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity, thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency.
• Coordinate and oversee power installations and upgrades.
• Navigate and utilize a CMMS system.
• Use developed procedures to solve problems.
• Assist in asset and consumable inventory management.
• Responsible for the tracking and proper labeling of all equipment per established procedures.
• Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.
• Incident escalation, response, and follow-up report writing.
• Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues.
• Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center.
• Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities.
• The job may require taking on on-call duties outside of normal working hours.

• Location: Sterling, VA and Manassas, VA.
• Travel: None or less than 5%.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must pass a comprehensive background screening.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience in a data center or other related mission-critical operations role.
• Experience working with various Microsoft Office applications and other database housing software.
• Ability to handle a multitude of tasks and work well in stressful situations.
• Strong understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment. Familiarity and experience in data center trending and analysis, with the ability to rapidly learn and use PC-based site monitoring systems.