Critical Operations Technician - 3rd Shift - Overnight

Critical Operations Technician

The Critical Operations Technician(s) (COT) are Prime Data Center's front line responders for hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, stand-by diesel generators, switchboards/switchgears, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.

Reports to: Critical Facilities Manager

Location: Onsite in data center located in Vernon, CA (Los Angeles, CA metro area)

Available Shifts/Schedules: This role is a non-exempt (hourly) position with eligibility for overtime. We are hiring technicians for our new data center facility in Vernon, CA. We are currently hiring for the following shift:

3rd Shift/Night Technicians: 7:00pm to 7:00am (Rotating Days)

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical, 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Two or more years of technical training, military training, or workplace equivalency.
• Background in areas of IT, electrical, and/or mechanical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of work experience in data center environment or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• 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).

Physical Requirements:

All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay $39-$48/hrly and performance bonus program.
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability.
• Paid Time Off + Sick time.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.