Data Center Technician L1

NTT Data, Inc.

$68K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required; advanced qualification preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in a data center facilities environment.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
  • Hands-on experience with large commercial and industrial systems installation and maintenance.
  • Proficiency with safety regulations and best practices (e.g., OSHA, NFPA).

Responsibilities

  • Develop creative strategies to minimize costs and boost efficiency.
  • Oversee mechanical responsibilities, including HVAC and chilled water systems.
  • Manage electrical distribution and critical power systems.
  • Ensure fire life safety systems are operational and compliant.
  • Conduct performance tests on electromechanical assemblies and devices.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to guide processes.
  • Collaborate with teams and contractors for system quality assurance.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options available.
  • Paid time off for holidays and vacation days.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Flexible work schedules including possible shifts and remote work.
  • Supportive team environment fostering collaboration.
Full Job Description
Your role at a glance
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include:

What we are looking for

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies. Systems of responsibility include:
o Mechanical responsibilities includes chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
o Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
o Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical orders to determine methods and sequences of processes.
Inspects parts for surface defects.
Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control.
Analyses systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers.
Provides feedback to relevant teams on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes.
Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades.
Works with relevant teams to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance programme.
Ensures data centre operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analysing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events.
Works with relevant teams to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ensures a regular, predictable attendance which is essential to satisfactory performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data centre environment including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems
Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal
Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
o Chilled Water Systems
o Large Centrifugal Chillers
o Cooling Towers
o Heat Exchangers
o Water Treatment Systems
o VFD's and Pumps
o HVAC equipment
o CRAC/CRAH's
o Humidification Systems
o Water heaters
o Water/Air filters
o BMS and PLC Controls
o Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
o Fuel/Oil systems,
o 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
o Static UPS Systems
o Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
Ability to operate a forklift
Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
Must be able to work on a shift which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.
Possess critical thinking and complex problem solving skills
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Relevant high school diploma or equivalent required
Relevant advanced qualification or equivalent work related experience required
Relevant certifications such as:
o CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certified (can be gained during course of employment)
o Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification or the ability to obtain one after hire required
Required Experience:
Relevant demonstrated experience in a similar role gained within a data centre facilities environment
Relevant demonstrated experience in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preferably a data centre, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant)
Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
o Chilled Water Systems
o Large Centrifugal Chillers
o Cooling Towers
o Heat Exchangers
o Water Treatment Systems
o VFD's and Pumps
o HVAC equipment
o CRAC/CRAH's
o Humidification Systems
o Water heaters
o Water/Air filters
o BMS and PLC Controls
o Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
o Fuel/Oil systems,
o 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
o Static UPS Systems
o Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems

Compensation Pay Range

$33.00 - $50.00

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