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Target · 1 month ago

Lead Data Center Maintenance Technician (preventative/corrective, HVAC, electrician)

Elk River, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$30.72/hr - $55.34/hr

4+ years exp

Target is a company focused on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Lead Data Center Maintenance Technician, you will collaborate with various teams to install and maintain equipment, monitor building systems, and take ownership of major systems within the Data Center.

CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Installing and Maintaining Equipment – Works closely with engineering team to ensure that new equipment is properly specified and installed correctly. Verifies equipment placement by referencing drawings and uses PM/CM procedures along with O&M material after installation to ensure proper maintenance and operation. Determines proper electrical source and connections for raised floor equipment installations. Builds electrical cabling and labels circuit breakers. De-installs older equipment or systems at the end of their life cycle

Monitoring Building Systems – Uses SCADA, ALC, and other applications as well as building rounds to monitor systems and ensures those systems are operating efficiently and to original specifications. Escalates and takes corrective action if system is not performing to standards

Using Team Specific Applications – Develops proficiency in the use of team specific applications such as ALC and Wonderware. Ensures those applications are maintained properly while helping to implement improvements

Responding to Escalations – Follows escalation processes and acts as first responder to major equipment and system issues

Taking Ownership of a Major System – Takes responsibility for one of the major power or cooling systems within the Data Center and ensures that it operates to peak efficiency, maintains all records pertaining to that system, and communicates improvements or issues with that system to the appropriate persons

Training – Increases proficiency in equipment, systems, and safety by taking part in on-site and off-site training. Identifies training needs, conducts internal job skills training and safety training on appropriate shifts, oversees skill proficiency demonstration, mentors team members regarding operational knowledge, standard and emergency procedures, tool usage, and processes implementation

Managing Vendors – In coordination with the Lead, maintains a relationship with the vendors that supply and support the electrical and mechanical systems and components. When possible attends major system preventive maintenance and repair activities

Resolving Issues or Problems – Work with vendor, Central Plant, Raised Floor, and Engineering teams to reach resolution for any electrical/mechanical system issues or problems

Writing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) – In coordination with Engineering and Central Plant, write MOPs for preventive and corrective maintenance

Continuously Improving – Drive improvements in existing processes and procedures in collaboration with the different Data Center Operations (DCO) teams, support partners and vendors

Special Projects – Project Duties as assigned

Scheduling – When necessary, works with the scheduler in order to organize vendor activities

Qualification

Licensed ElectricianData Center Mechanical EquipmentSCADAWonderwareElectrical Systems KnowledgeCoachingProfessional RelationshipsComputer SkillsMentoringAdaptability

Required

High School diploma or GED

4+ years of related experience

Licensed Electrician or strong mechanical certifications/qualifications

Working knowledge of data center mechanical equipment and the dependency of that equipment on electrical systems

Adaptable to changing priorities and tasks to meet client service levels

Able to work under pressure and time constraints with a strong sense of urgency and ownership

Moderate to advanced computer skills. Comfortable with working on third party software

Ability to alter shift to accommodate training activities or perform shift coverage when needed

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. occasionally

Ability to access all areas of the facility

Preferred

Master Electrician Certification

Industrial/Trade school courses

Electrical trade school degree

Ability to coach and mentor teammates

Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more

401(k)

Employee discount

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid sick leave

Paid national holidays

Paid vacation

Company

Target

Glassdoor3.5

Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.

Founded in 1962

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.target.com

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