Data Center Facilities Technician, Electrical

About the role

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical, mechanical and HVAC systems in the world. As a Facilities Technician you will operate, monitor and support physical facility conditions, ensuring reliable power, cooling and safety for critical data center operations.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and execute operational procedures and respond to work requests or service failures.
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical distribution, UPS, generators, switchgear, ATS/STS, PDU/PMM and related mechanical systems.
• Monitor and control heating, cooling, power supply and water systems.
• Coordinate vendor support for repairs, replacements and project implementations.
• Manage emergency situations and abnormal conditions to minimize downtime.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operational costs and improve data‑center efficiency while meeting environmental and safety standards.

Required profile

• Associate's degree, trade school certification or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience maintaining electrical distribution systems in data‑center, industrial or similar environments.
• 5 years of hands‑on electrical experience (operations, maintenance, testing, commissioning).
• Ability to work non‑standard hours, rotations or shifts.
• Preferred: knowledge of meters, sensors, digital metering, calibration/diagnostic equipment and a broad range of electrical systems.

Required skills

• Electrical distribution systems
• Meters, digital metering and calibration equipment
• Feeders, transformers, generators
• Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units
• PDU/PMM units
• Use of standard hand tools and safety equipment (ladders, harnesses, platforms)