Data Center Facilities Technician

Core Scientific•Denton, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Their mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly, transforming energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is a $5 billion publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ) that powers AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads, in addition to digital asset mining operations. They own and operate nine data centers in seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for customers. Core Scientific fosters an entrepreneurial culture with a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, owning and controlling their infrastructure to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations. They seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. The Data Center Technician will monitor and manage power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions in the data center, acting as a first responder to incidents. This position will manage workflow for planned and unplanned data center work to ensure timely completion and adherence to federal and local safety laws and policies.

Requirements

A high school diploma/GED is required.
A minimum of 3 years of experience working in a data center environment is required.
Technical knowledge of systems such as electrical distribution, emergency/standby power, HVAC, fire protection, UPS systems, floor PDUs, rack PDUs, CRAH units, and monitoring and control systems (BMS/CMMS) is required.
Proficiency in algebraic math computations is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to write reports and understand schematic and architectural drawings is required.
Strong communication skills are required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software programs is required.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a related field or a technical certification is preferred.
Understanding networking hardware and software, including routers, switches, and protocols, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the daily operation of the data center from a service delivery perspective
Utilize, understand, and evaluate data received from the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Building Monitoring System (BMS) to monitor infrastructure health and the effectiveness of planned and unplanned maintenance.
Coordinate the preventive maintenance of data center electrical and mechanical equipment and manage communication of such activities with internal and customer stakeholders.
Assist with the development, revision, and execution of operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement.
Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the data center promptly, minimizing risk and effectively communicating issues to leadership.
Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary (independently and as a team), according to staffing and the situation, to achieve complete recovery.
Gather data and readings, troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalate as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution.
Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, preventive maintenance (PM) work orders, change incidents, and problem management.
Develop and maintain documentation alongside operating procedures and facility data to create value-add metrics for both Core Scientific and our customers
Maintain strict adherence to change control activities and assist in improving systems.
Work effectively with outside contractors and ensure they abide by critical facility work and safety rules.
Participate regularly in facility training, safety, and compliance programs.
Participate in construction and commissioning as the Core Scientific Construction team directs.
Maintain a clean and debris-free facility, overseeing property management tasks such as facility rounds at the beginning of each shift, janitorial services, and landscaping.
Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned.