Critical Power Systems Specialist, NA

Vantage Data Centers•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Power Systems Specialist is an on-site subject matter expert responsible for specialized maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational work on critical data center infrastructure at Vantage’s New Albany, Ohio location. The role supports reliable, uninterrupted facility operations and works with electrical- and mechanical-focused engineers to maintain and repair data center systems. The listed specializations include low-voltage electrical, medium-voltage electrical, UPS systems, generators, and HVAC systems; the posting particularly describes electrical expertise and critical power equipment such as UPSs, PDUs, diesel generators, ATS equipment, and building controls. The specialist independently manages complex maintenance projects and system enhancements, responds to safety incidents and emergencies, adapts work to changing priorities, and collaborates with internal teams, vendors, and technical partners. Depending on specialization, duties can include preventive and corrective maintenance, inspections, complex troubleshooting, technical documentation, project leadership, and mentoring junior personnel. The position requires 15%–20% domestic and international travel and eligibility to obtain and maintain a valid passport. Successful completion of a background check is required.

Requirements

At least 8 years of direct hands-on experience in maintenance and repair in mission-critical environments, specializing in the applicable technical area.
Extensive knowledge of maintenance practices and operational standards relevant to the specialization (low voltage, medium voltage, UPS, generators, or HVAC).
Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, blueprints, and operational manuals.
Strong technical writing skills, including experience creating and updating method of procedures (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and emergency operating procedures (EOPs).
Completion of formal specialized training relevant to the area, such as UPS systems, generator maintenance, or chiller systems.
Current professional licensure or certification relevant to the technical specialization.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a valid passport for international business travel.
Successful completion of a background check.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, and talk and hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of direct hands-on maintenance and repair experience in mission-critical environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform detailed, specialized maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational tasks in the assigned area of expertise to support uninterrupted data center operations.
Independently manage complex maintenance projects and system enhancements with minimal supervision.
Respond effectively to safety incidents and emergency situations and maintain a secure work environment.
Adapt workflows and exercise judgment as priorities shift.
Collaborate with internal teams across organizational levels and with vendors and technical partners.
Operate, maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair systems and infrastructure relevant to the selected specialization.
Develop and carry out preventive maintenance schedules and strategies; perform corrective maintenance and complex repairs.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentoring to junior team members.
Document findings and develop or update technical procedures and training materials.
For electrical specializations, maintain applicable power distribution equipment and systems, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, generators, ATS, UPS, batteries, PDUs, STSs, RPPs, metering, and controls.
For UPS specialization, perform major component replacements, system recalibrations, advanced troubleshooting, and system upgrades or enhancements.
For generator specialization, oversee generator operations and maintenance, lead major generator projects, and support regulatory audits and compliance.
For HVAC specialization, maintain and optimize critical HVAC infrastructure and develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.