Senior Data Center Facility Technician

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Center Facility Engineer for Ashburn, VA, with day and night shifts available. The role focuses on monitoring compliance with contractual commitments and managing critical facility infrastructure in a 7x24 operation.

The engineer will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize data center power and cooling systems, drive safety and SOP adherence, and collaborate with vendors to ensure reliable operations for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant / technical knowledge and practical experience of Critical Facilities Operations.
• Experience with Electrical/Mechanical equipment: UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDUs, CRAC, CRAH, Chillers, AHUs and building monitoring systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and run diagnostics on data center critical facilities equipment.
• Prepare analyses and reports on data center infrastructure and assist with project plans.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Operate routine and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems (power, cooling, monitoring).
• Ensure SOPs/MOPs are developed and followed.
• Assist with CMMS database management.

Skills

Critical Facilities Operations

Electrical & Mechanical Systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Senior Data Center Facility Engineer - Day Shift / Night Shift Available (with shift differential for Night shift) - Ashburn, VA

This position is also available in: Sweetwater TX and Sumner WA. Day Shift / Night Shift / Rotating Shifts are available. Shifts vary depending on location / client. Also, Multiple NOC / Data Center Systems Controls Techs (all shifts) available in Sumner WA

This opportunity is working directly with a top tier data center developer / wholesaler / colo provider. This firm provides data center solutions custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical operational facilities. They provide reliability of mission-critical facilities for many of the world's largest organizations facilities supporting Enterprise Clients and Hyperscale Companies. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits.

We are looking for a Senior Data Center Facility Engineer to support a critical data center. The Sr Critical Facility Engineer will be responsible for monitoring compliance with contractual commitments, directing technical and administrative tasks related to the operation of the critical facility infrastructure and assuring compliance with company's policies and procedures. The Data Center is a 7x24x365 a year operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and Run Diagnostics, Conduct Preventive Maintenance and Emergency Repairs on Critical Facilities Equipment within the Data Center as specified and on schedule
• Participates in the preparation of analyses and reports on the data center infrastructure, develops project plans and conducts briefings and presentations
• Partner when necessary with subcontractors and vendors
• Operate and perform both routine and emergency service on a variety of state of the art critical systems, including but not limited to; Critical power - low / medium voltage switchgear, diesel generators, paralleling switchboards, UPS, PDU, and building monitoring systems
• Ensures that operational, maintenance and emergency methods of procedure (MOP's and SOP's) are developed and strictly adhered to
• Assist with CMMS database management

Qualifications

• 5-8 + years of relevant / technical knowledge and practical experience of Critical Facilities Operations
• 5-10 years experience with Electrical and Mechanical / HVAC equipment such as: UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDUs, CRAC Units, DC Power Systems, CRAH Units, Chillers, Air handling units, computer grade cooling systems, CRAH Units, DC Power Systems, and building monitoring/control systems
• Must have experience in operating, troubleshooting and maintenance of Mission Critical Mechanical and/or Electrical Support Systems
• Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus - Navy Nukes that were part of the Navy Nuke Program - EMN, ETN, MMNs; Seabees; Army - Power Generation; Air Force - Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
• Strong verbal, written communications skills
• Experience working with various computer systems and applications
• Data Center Facilities Operations Experience a plus

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V