Critical Facilities Technician (DISA OKC)

Description

• Develop creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.
• Routinely operate as the after-hours on-call. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s).
• Ensures Fire / Life Safety systems which include wet sprinkler systems, pre-action sprinkler systems, clean agent suppression systems, and their associated detection devices are operation ready.
• Monitors electrical / critical power distribution from the Utility / Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinates daily with a multitude of third-party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs and monitor completion of PM’s.
• Engage in IDIQ improvement projects and driving them from conception to completion.
• Oversee Work order projections and ensure deliverables are met in accordance with performance work statement(s).
• Report and coordinate with Facility Project Manager and / or Deputy Project Manager
• Oversee all aspects of the data center’s critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with the performance work statement and done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers.
• Ensure inspection rounds are complete, and any deficiencies are documented / and or corrected.
• Monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include Mechanical, Electrical, Fire / Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
• Must wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, and hearing protection where the company requires.
• Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Provides support to trades in the Installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and electrical systems in a data center.
• Works with the Lead Technicians to track and complete Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Tasks and Services.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects.
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.
• Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.
• Possess an understanding of the electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems used in a data center.
• CPR/First Aid and NFPA70E Certification during employment.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, and compliance issues as well as building codes regarding fire / life safety.
• Associate degree or equivalent education and/or work experience and a minimum of 2 years in a similar position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi- conductor, or power plant) required.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lock out/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 12,470, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
• VFD’s and Pumps
• Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities.
• OSHA 10 and NFPA70E Certified during employment required.
• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
• Must be willing to be part of the after-hours notification and escalation protocol.
• OSHA-10 General Industry Course completion
• Must be a US Citizen, and currently have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Work Order system.
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
• Minimum of 3 years in a similar position within critical facilities (preferably a data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant)
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in a team environment.
• Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting.
• Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Large Centrifugal Chillers
• Ability to climb ladders and work on raised platforms.
• Environment familiarity including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, transformers, PLC’s, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS’s, ATS’s PDU’s, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems, Clean Agent Fire Suppression Systems.
• Data Center environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.
• Associate of Science in Technology degree or equivalent education and/or work experience plus
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.
• Two to 3 years as a data center technician L2 in a critical facility environment.
• Able to lift and carry heavy equipment, up to 50 pounds.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required equipment as well as to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment.
• Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.).
• HVAC equipment
• Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring system.
• A minimum of 5 years in a similar position within critical facilities (preference given to data center, hospital, semi-conductor, or power plant experience).
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree or equivalent education and/or work experience normally obtained with 6-8 years’ related experience which includes:
• Must be able to work on a shift which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Must work on-site; no telecommuting permitted.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:

Benefits

• Clean Agent Suppression Systems
• Water/Air filters
• Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
• Chilled Water Systems
• Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance