Salute Mission Critical Hiring for Data Center Facilities Technician Job at Odessa, TX Full Time

Across the data center industry – from deployment, through operations and maintenance, to decommissioning – Salute Mission Critical is the industry leader of delivering global data center services executed with military precision.

At Salute, we don’t have employees. We have team members. It’s our culture, and it’s a significant driver of the success we’re able to deliver for our clients. This team-oriented culture is defined by transparent communication, collaborative development and deployment of procedures and best practices, a customer service mindset both internally and externally, and a strong commitment to safety and responsibility.

About the job:

The Data Center Facility Technician’s primary responsibility is to complete all tasks as directed by the Data Center Manager with minimum supervision and to report any condition affecting building services and tenant comfort or safety. Specific areas of responsibility include data center services, preventive maintenance, equipment monitoring, and support of IT systems, network services, business-critical process and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems.

• Complete planned and ad-hoc preventive maintenance work assignments requiring the skill and direction of several engineering, mechanical, and maintenance trades

• Conduct periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC, electrical distribution, maintain mechanical equipment rooms to ensure clean and safe conditions

• Rapid response, investigation, and management of indoor emergency situations and air quality complaints

• Have a complete working knowledge of creating, closing and tracking “work requests” (WR). Initiate or respond to work orders, follow-up and verify completion of work

• Monitor performance/note deficiencies of service contractors and recommend changes as necessary * Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

• Supports the delivery of data center services including colocation, telecommunications services, and deployment of additional services to customers and internal business systems.

• Acts as an operational contact for data center customers, vendors, and carriers as it relates to colocation, connectivity, and network products and services.

• Carries out tasks under the direction of the Network/Engineering Infrastructure Manager and IT Manager necessary to support internal networks, IT infrastructure, computers, electronics, and telephone systems.

• Conducts activities inside IT and telecommunications rooms or cabinets such as the installation of IT and network hardware, making or running patch cables, and verifying or testing cable paths.

• Coordinates and oversees access to and work within the facility with third-party contractors, vendors, and carriers related to structured cabling installation, circuit delivery and equipment installations in IT and telecommunications rooms and customer space.

• Supports offsite points-of-presence at remote locations and aids in operations, administration, and maintenance of infrastructure, network equipment, and tasks related to the delivery and support of network services.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two+ years of experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units, and CRAC units.

• Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to Lift over 50lbs

· Ability to bend and kneel for extended periods of time

· Ability to climb ladders and access compact spaces. Color perception is necessary to perform certain critical aspects of the job

· May be required to workday, evening or night shifts, weekends and holidays.

If your professional growth and compensation trajectory are restricted in any way, consider –

• Stepping into a role with a nationally recognized leader in the Mission Critical market
• Working with an employer who maintains a corporate philosophy to hire only our nation’s best
• Who invests in and are unilaterally committed to continuing the enrichment of their employees

If you have what it takes to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment we welcome the opportunity to provide more detail and explore your current situation and interests.

Military experience is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Data Center or Critical Facilities: 1 year (Preferred)
• Military: 4 years (Preferred)
• MEP: 1 year (Preferred)
• HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cabling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location