Data Center (MEP) Technician

@ Serverfarm
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Data Center (MEP) Technician

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Serverfarm operates over 750 data centers across 45 countries, serving top tech firms. We focus on digital infrastructure, innovation, and growth, offering opportunities to develop skills and advance careers worldwide in sustainable data centers.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years data center experience
  • Customer requirements delivery
  • Self-management skills
  • Effective communication skills

Qualifications

  • Proven success in critical tech environment
  • Ability to work independently
  • Adaptability to changing priorities

Full 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.

Key Accountabilities

· Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Datacenter Critical Facilities Technician

· Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain all critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure

· Operate and maintain chilled water systems, HVAC equipment including Air Handling Units (AHUs), Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs), make-up air units, diesel generators, exhaust systems, humidification systems, filtration equipment, and associated piping distribution networks

· Monitor electrical distribution equipment including switchgear, transformers, UPS systems, transfer switches (ATS), remote power panels (RPPs), and electrical distribution infrastructure while coordinating with qualified electrical personnel as required.

· Perform routine operational rounds throughout the facility to inspect mechanical and utility systems, monitor Building Management System (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS), and equipment control systems to identify alarms, performance trends, capacity concerns, and abnormal operating conditions.

· Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities utilizing the site's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

· Support change management activities by reviewing work scopes, participating in pre-job planning, executing approved procedures, and verifying equipment status before and after maintenance activities.

· Escort, coordinate, and oversee vendors, contractors, and service providers

· Participate in equipment startup, commissioning, integrated systems testing (IST), turnover activities

· Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, NFPA, EPA, environmental, and company safety requirements while promoting a strong safety culture.

· Participate in the development, review, and continuous improvement of SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, maintenance procedures, commissioning documents, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and operational standards.

· Support emergency response activities including utility failures, mechanical failures, generator operations, chilled water outages, fire protection system events, environmental incidents, and severe weather events.

· Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, commissioning, and construction teams to maintain continuous operation and achieve the highest levels of availability for all critical facility infrastructure.

· Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the mission-critical facility.

Required Skills

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 2+ years experience working in a Data Center with proven success in delivering customer requirements in a critical technology environment
  • Evidence of self-management and alignment with ever-changing priorities
  • Good written and oral communication skills, tenacity, and working to a high level of accuracy


    • Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

    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.

    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.

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