Senior Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Senior Critical Facilities Maintenance Technician develops creative approaches to keeping operational costs to a minimum, improves efficiency, and implements new strategies.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Mechanical responsibilities includes chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems. Electrical responsibilities includes electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load. Fire Life Safety responsibilities includes 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 order 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 program. 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 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: CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification (can be gained during course of employment) Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification or the ability to obtain one after hire is 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: Chilled Water Systems Large Centrifugal Chillers Cooling Towers Heat Exchangers Water Treatment Systems VFD’s and Pumps HVAC equipment CRAC/CRAH’s Humidification Systems Water heaters Water/Air filters BMS and PLC Controls Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution Static UPS Systems Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems