Prime Data Centers · 22 hours ago
Critical Operations Technician
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$39/hr - $46/hr
2+ years expPrime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. The Critical Operations Technician will be responsible for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation, ensuring data center problems are identified and repaired quickly while maintaining customer uptime.
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Responsibilities
Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
Troubleshoot of facility events within internal SLAs
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work
Work a 12-hour shift (3 and 4 day work weeks days or nights)
Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
Perform BMS (Building Management System) Facility monitoring, logging, reporting, and trending of critical information
Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory
Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies
Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities
Qualification
Required
Two or more years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency
Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical
Possess an understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a 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
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)
Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, mechanical, emergency generator, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center
Troubleshoot of facility events within internal SLAs
Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work
Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
Perform BMS (Building Management System) Facility monitoring, logging, reporting, and trending of critical information
Utilize internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare part inventory
Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies
Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities
Walk job sites in uneven terrain
Work at heights and from ladders
Regularly lift and/or move up to 49 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 50 pounds or more
Reach and stretch to position equipment and fixtures while maintaining balance
Preferred
Two or more years of work experience in data center environment or equivalent
Benefits
401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
Company
Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers offers purpose-built data center development with customer partnership options and tax advantages.
51-200 employees
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Leadership Team
Nicholas Laag
Founder & CEO
Michael Hildebrand
Senior Vice President of Product Delivery
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