Lead Critical Engineering Technician

For years, Stream Data Centers has been a trusted partner in providing world-class data center solutions. With a focus on sustainable, secure, and reliable infrastructure, Stream empowers businesses to scale their digital operations while prioritizing environmental and social responsibility.
Stream Data Centers continues to set new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability in the data center industry, having provided premium data center services since 1999. Now, with 90% of its inventory leased to Fortune 100 customers, the company has acquired, developed and managed more than 27 data center projects nationally, while leadership has remained consistent for over two decades.
From site selection to data center construction and operations, Stream develops wholesale colocation capacity and build-to-suit facilities for hyperscale and enterprise users in major markets across the United States. Additionally, Stream sources and develops low-risk land sites for optimum data center development and provides energy procurement services with a focus on reducing market risk and providing low-cost renewable energy options.

Stream is looking for a Lead Critical Engineering Technician (LCET) to join our team in Elk Grove Village, IL. The LCET is on-site Monday through Friday, from 7am until 3:30pm. At the direction of the Critical Facilities Manager, the LCET maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on critical equipment, which may include the following: mechanical maintenance (including, but not limited to, HVAC, computer room air conditioners, chillers, and plumbing), electrical maintenance (including, but not limited to, UPS, DC battery systems, PDU, generators, transfer switches, and switch gear), cabling maintenance (including, but not limited to, data and voice, broad band), fire detection and suppression, life safety, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems (including fire alarm, duress, card access, CCTV).

Other responsibilities include, the operation and maintenance of non-critical equipment such as refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, electrical, hot water systems. The LCET also, monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and adjust where necessary to ensure proper operation of equipment.

The LCET will also be responsible for writing Method of Procedures, Emergency Operating Procedures, and execution of those procedures. The LCET will also assist the CFM with training and mentoring CETs.

• Perform all work in accordance with Stream Data Centers' critical operating procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and maintenance work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Support the safe, compliant operation, maintenance, and modification of critical infrastructure, including coordination with third‑party contractors.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, and other critical facility systems.
• Create, execute, document, and close preventive and corrective maintenance work orders in the CMMS, including coordinating materials and repair requirements with the Critical Facilities Manager.
• Lead critical maintenance activities involving vendors and junior technicians, ensuring adherence to safety standards, company policies, and operational procedures.
• Operate, enable, and disable fire alarm control panels and systems as required for maintenance…