Senior Critical Facilities Technician - Data Center Ops

Aligned Data Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Lead Critical Facilities Technician to oversee day‑to‑day operations, coordinate shift activity, and ensure safe, reliable performance of data‑center infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, and fire/safety systems.

The role requires hands‑on technical expertise, ticketing through SNOW/CMMS, and mentoring for on‑site teams. Strong prioritization, safety, and collaboration with the Facility Manager are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in electrical or mechanical critical facilities support; or 7+ years’ experience as HVAC or mechanical technician.
• Electrical/Mechanical certifications preferred.
• Able to work overtime and longer shifts if needed at the site (greater than 12 hours).

Responsibilities

• Owns site during scheduled shift as first point of escalation for technicians on shift.
• Review and establish daily workflow; direct and delegate tasks to on‑shift techs.
• Monitor site health and prioritise tasks; respond to emergencies and incidents with appropriate escalation.
• Coordinate training materials and programs for new hire and ongoing training.
• Support construction projects, safety, risk mitigation, and handoff procedures.
• Ensure preventive and predictive maintenance is scheduled and tracked in the CMMS; maintain spare parts inventory.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

HVAC systems

CMMS

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Aligned Data Centers in Hillsboro, OR seeks a Lead Critical Facilities Technician to oversee day‑to‑day operations, coordinate shift activity, and ensure safe, reliable performance of data‑center infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, and fire/safety systems.

The role requires hands‑on technical expertise, ticketing through SNOW/CMMS, and mentoring for on‑site teams. Strong prioritization, safety, and collaboration with the Facility Manager are essential.