Senior Data Center Facility Technician

Gilder Search Group; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a Senior Data Center Facility Engineer to support a critical data center in Ashburn, VA. The role includes supervising operations 7x24x365, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, and directing maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems to keep uptime high.

Day/Night shifts with differential available; prior military experience a plus; strong communication and CMMS proficiency preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of relevant/technical knowledge in data center facilities operations.
• 5-10 years experience with Electrical and Mechanical/HVAC equipment (UPS, Generators, Switchgears, PDUs, CRAC, DC Power, CRAH, Chillers, AHUs).
• Experience in operating, troubleshooting and maintenance of mission critical mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience with various computer systems and building monitoring/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and run diagnostics, perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on data center equipment.
• Prepare analyses and reports on data center infrastructure; develop project plans and briefings.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors as needed.
• Operate routine and emergency service on state-of-the-art critical systems including power, cooling, and monitoring systems.
• Develop and adhere to MOPs and SOPs for operations and maintenance.
• Assist with CMMS database management.

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