QTS Realty Trust

OSC Facilities Support Engineer I

QTS Realty Trust$78K — $119K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • AAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in a data center or critical environment
  • 1+ years with CMMS, ticketing, monitoring platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
  • 1+ years with monitoring systems like BMS and EPMS
  • Familiarity with Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • US Citizenship required for compliance with federal contracts

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Major Incident management processes and create incident review reports
  • Respond to facility requests via phone
  • Provide troubleshooting support for facility issues
  • Act on alarms using Facilities Operations Service Center policies
  • Correlate changes causing alarms for analysis
  • Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements for incident resolution
  • Conduct basic troubleshooting and document escalations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Flexible spending and HSA accounts
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellness program and other company benefits
Full Job Description
Operations Service Center Facilities Support Engineer I (FSE) will be primarily responsible for all facilities' major incident management, monitoring a dashboard for EMPS/BMS alarms, hands-off remote troubleshooting support, change control, procedural compliance and review, and assisting with facilities program and application data integrity. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by management as needed.

The Operations Service Center is a 7 x 24 x 365 organization, which means the position requires shift work. The OSC staffs for business needs, therefore, your shift could change.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
  • Able to run, coordinate a Major Incident bridge, create an incident review report (IRR).
  • Answer phones to respond to facility requests.
  • Provide technical support to troubleshoot facility issue.
  • Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct the problem or escalate based on the Facilities Operations Service Center policy.
  • Able to correlate changes that are causing alarms.
  • Provide resolution or escalation for incidents as required by QTS Service Level Agreements.
  • Conduct basic troubleshooting and provide detailed notes when escalation is required.
  • Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.
  • Identifies opportunities for value-added process improvement.
  • Awareness of when to send customer communication based on impact on the customer.
  • Identify patterns that could potentially lead to issues and escalate or resolve them as needed.
  • Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure.
  • Follow-up with inquiries not immediately resolved.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • AAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
  • Two or more years of experience in a data center or other critical environment.
  • One or more years of experience with CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring platforms, such as ScienceLogic, ServiceNow, or similar applications
  • One or more years of experience with monitoring systems such as BMS and EPMS
  • Knowledgeable in the use of Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledgeable with or willing to learn the required software applications
  • US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.
  • Strong critical environment background.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
  • Team-oriented, driven and energetic professional who enjoys building and growing capabilities within the business.
  • Must be capable to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining composure service and a professional demeanor
  • Ability to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situations
  • Excellent verbal, written and listening skills in working with technical and non-technical people
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quickly
  • Ability to work and thrive in a matrix organization
  • Ability to make informative decisions to implement and carry out goals
  • Able to maintain a sense of urgency


TOTAL REWARDS
  • This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
  • This position is bonus eligible.


In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:
$37.51 - 57.36

Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate's starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

About QTS Realty Trust

QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
Learn more about QTS Realty Trust
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.9 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$539.3 million
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