Senior Data Center Technician

Serverfarm; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Serverfarm is seeking an Operations Leader to oversee 24/7 monitoring and management of critical electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems in a high-demand data center environment. You will guide shift teams, validate performance, and drive safety and efficiency across facilities.

As a senior techncial resource, you will lead preventive and corrective maintenance, review procedures, and participate in risk assessments to ensure reliable operations for a growing portfolio of locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in critical facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical/mechanical systems within data centers.
• Knowledge of safety standards and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts.
• Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems.
• Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs and validate system performance.
• Lead shift turnovers and status communications.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Electrical safety

LOTO

Tools

UPS systems

PDUs

Switchgear

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Operations Leadership & Monitoring

• Serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
• Monitor and manage electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
• Lead response to alarms, events, and abnormal conditions
• Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and validate system performance
• Lead shift turnovers and status communications

Electrical & Mechanical Systems Execution

• Operate and maintain UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs
• Operate and support chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
• Execute system switching, load transfers, and isolations per approved procedures
• Identify system deficiencies and single points of failure

Maintenance & Change Management

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities
• Review, validate, and execute MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
• Participate in change management and risk assessments
• Oversee vendor activities and verify post-maintenance restoration

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Enforce LOTO, electrical safety, arc-flash, and PPE requirements
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and review operational logs and maintenance records
• Contribute to procedures and technical documentation

Training, Mentorship & Development

• Mentor junior technicians and new hires
• Support qualification programs and skill assessments

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.