Data Center Technician - Mechanical​/Electrical in Wood Dale

Data Center Technicians - Itasca, IL

We just opened a brand-new data center in Itasca, IL and we are on the lookout for talented Data Center Technicians to join our team.

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

• Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies.
• Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switch gear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
• Inspects parts for surface defects.
• Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
• Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include:
  Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control
• Analyzes systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers
• Provides feedback to DCO Engineering on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes
• Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades
• Works with the CF Ops Lead Technician to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program
• Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Manages systems to avoid unplanned customer-impacting events
• Works with CF Ops Lead Technician to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.

• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.
• 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)
• Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems
• Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal
• Demonstrated hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
• Chilled Water Systems
• Large Centrifugal Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• Water Treatment Systems
• VFD's and Pumps
• HVAC equipment
• CRAC/CRAH's
• Humidification Systems
• Water heaters
• Water/Air filters
• BMS and PLC Controls
• Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems, 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
• Static UPS Systems
• Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff and effectively work in team environment
• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
• Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
• Ability to operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
• Ability to operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.
• Must be able to work on a shift which may require nights, holidays, and some weekends.
• WORK HOURS/SHIFT:
  Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm | Dayshift
• Possess critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

• Primarily walking, standing, and bending with some sitting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with verbal, visual and listening skills
• Close visual work on a computer…