Critical Facilities Technician

One of our large clients is seeking Critical Facilities Operation Technicians to join their team permanently in the Memphis Metropolitan Area. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Operate and maintain facility systems for supercomputing datacenter builds. This hands-on role involves maintenance, operations, and repair of facilities related to all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Responsibilities:
Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, adhering to local and regional health and safety regulations.
Provide operational expertise for MEP systems at the datacenter facility, including pumps, piping, chillers, cooling towers, CRAH units, wiring, lighting systems, generators, motors, water supply, UPS, and switchgear.
Conduct routine inspections to ensure performance measures are met and proactively report facility issues.
Write and execute Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
Be available for occasional on-site emergency calls during nights and weekends.
Perform daily inspections of critical systems.
Identify and maintain spare parts inventory to minimize downtime.
Coordinate and supervise scheduled system shutdowns.
Develop and implement energy monitoring metrics.
Support commissioning efforts by witnessing equipment startup, assisting with functional testing, and monitoring construction progress.
Ensure site safety and environmental compliance for MEP infrastructure, adhering to local and regional health and safety regulations.

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Required Skills & Experience

Non-Negotiable - must be able and able to work a fixed rotating schedule (12-hour shifts, includes night shift).
3+ years of experience (hands-on)
Knowledge of electrical / mechanical systems
Familiarity with PLCs or BMS
Critical environment experience (airports, hospital systems, data centers etc.)
Experience operating MEP systems (pumps, chillers, UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supplies, switchgear, cool towers, refrigerators, power generators, HVAC)
Ability to ensure safety/environmental compliance
Troubleshoot issues and support commissioning
Nuclear navy mate background a plus

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Previous Data Center experience
Experience with York YMC Chiller
Heavy mechanical background with electrical experience
Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering principles and systems.
Critical Infrastructure experience
NETA or NETA certified
Electrical Testing experience
Army, Military, Navy, Nuclear Navy mate, FOB or Forward Operating Base experience
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Military background or relevant experience acceptable in lieu of)
Experience with extremely high voltage
Experience creating OR following / knowledge of MOP, EOP, SOP

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.