Critical Facility Shift Technician

Yondr Group•Aldie, VA

About The Position

The Critical Facility Shift Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mission-critical infrastructure within a data center. The role covers energy isolation, switch activity, and facility rounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational procedures. The technician reports directly to the Critical Facility Shift Manager and works as part of a team focused on excellence through teamwork and accountability. This is a shift-based role in a 24/7 operations team, requiring flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays. The technician conducts scheduled and unscheduled rounds; monitors building and electrical power management systems; maintains operational logs; completes and tracks statutory preventive maintenance work orders; and ensures risk assessments and method statements are in place for work performed by Yondr staff and contractors. Duties also include executing and documenting energy-isolation and switchgear procedures, responding to alarms and incidents, troubleshooting systems, supporting recovery and safe-shutdown procedures, maintaining operational documentation, and contributing to continuous improvement, training, and teamwork. Yondr describes itself as a global data center developer, owner-operator, and service provider. It welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive and equitable hiring process and work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a mission-critical environment, such as a data center, hospital, or industrial plant.
Demonstrated experience with energy isolation, LOTO, and switchgear operations.
Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, CRAC/CRAH units, and fire/life safety systems.
Proficiency with BMS/EPMS platforms and alarm management.
Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and other relevant safety standards.
Experience performing LOTO and energy isolation in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Strong teamwork and accountability mindset.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled and unscheduled facility rounds, inspecting electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and security systems for proper operation and abnormalities.
Monitor BMS, EPMS, and other automation platforms for alarms and alerts, and respond according to SOPs.
Maintain accurate logs of alarms, operational events, isolations, and shift activities.
Ensure statutory preventive maintenance work orders are completed on time and resulting actions are logged, tracked, and remediated.
Ensure Yondr-performed work is covered by accurate, relevant risk assessments and method statements.
Confirm contractor RAMS are accurate before work begins.
Perform assigned routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks.
Execute energy-isolation procedures, including LOTO, in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements.
Perform and document switchgear operations, including breaker racking, transfer switches, and panel isolations.
Verify isolation and de-energization before work, and ensure appropriate signage, barricading, and communication.
Coordinate planned and emergency isolations with vendors and other teams.
Maintain records of isolation authorization, verification, and restoration.
Respond to alarms, system notifications, and abnormal conditions; perform initial diagnostics and escalate as needed.
Support incident response, root cause analysis, and after-action reporting.
Participate in emergency procedures, including system recovery and safe shutdowns.
Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory standards and perform work according to approved MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs.
Maintain current documentation for rounds, isolations, switch activities, and maintenance tasks.
Identify opportunities for operational improvement and risk reduction.
Participate in training and periodic program reviews.
Support development and review of procedures and playbooks.
Collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge, and support accountability and mutual respect.
Represent Yondr as a first-class operator when interacting with visitors and contractors.