CoreSite · 8 hours ago
Data Center Operations Technician IV - Night Shift (DE3) (1763)
CoreSite empowers a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. The Data Center Operations Technician IV will be responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center's electrical, mechanical, fire life safety systems, and communications infrastructure, ensuring maximum operational efficiency and customer uptime.
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Responsibilities
Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire life safety systems
Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Communications, Building Monitoring and Control
Tracking and trending operational characteristics
Mentoring of junior staff
Work with the site Data Center Manager to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predicative maintenance schedule
Work with and provides guidance, to the site Data Center Manager to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical and electrical systems
Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction. Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated technical ability and innovative thinking cross functionally, including integrated systems and IT
Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages
Manage the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency
Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center
Work as a primary knowledge expert in regard to fire and electrical codes
Serve in a technical writing capacity in regard to the derivation of procedures for preventative or corrective maintenance activities
Assist Data Center Manager with the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with Operations management to resolve site issues based on agreed upon priorities
Trouble Ticket Management
Work Order Completion Process
Infrastructure projects (Internal/Customer)
Cage Build-Outs
Overhead Installations
Rack and Stack
Navigate and utilize a CMMS system
Use developed procedures to solve problems
Assist in asset and consumable inventory management
Responsible for the tracking and proper labeling of all equipment per established procedures
Ensures that processes are completed in a timely manner pertaining to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and data is uploaded to the OSS accordingly
Provide physical security within the CoreSite premises
Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support
Incident escalation and report writing
Monitor the building fire alarm system
Maintain and complete regular facility and security tours documenting and responding to found issues
Adhere to and promote CoreSite's Principles of Operational Excellence, culture, and 8 Guiding Principles
Qualification
Required
Expert understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a facility and data center 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
Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
Expert knowledge of fiber optics / cabling infrastructure and industry best practices
Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
Expert knowledge and experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
Minimum of 5-7 years of 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, BMS and PLC Controls, Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems, Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution, Static UPS Systems, and Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
Proven leadership skills
Proven expert and laying out, pulling, dressing, and terminating fiber and copper communications cabling
Experience diagnosing and repairing IT hardware, servers, network switches, structured cabling
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral including Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff
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
Operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
Operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent time in rate
5 or more years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preference given to a data center, hospital, or power plant experience)
Be able to pass an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit check
Benefits
First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
Dental insurance through Delta Dental
Vision insurance through VSP
Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care
Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
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Company
CoreSite
CoreSite delivers flexible, scalable and customer-focused data center and interconnection services that facilitate the growth of companies.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$670.5MKey Investors
StonepeakPrivate Advisor Group
2022-10-27Private Equity· $570M
2021-11-15Acquired
2018-09-29Post Ipo Equity· $0.5M
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2025-11-08
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