Data Center Operations Technician IV
CoreSite
Flash
Commissioning Engineer II
QTS Data Centers
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Arizona, Iowa
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Responsible for Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 commissioning of base building systems, security systems, life safety systems, Electrical, Mechanical, and EPMS/BMS systems of a Data Center environment
- Oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities
- Test and validate connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switchgear, UPS, STS, PDU, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, water loops/components, cooling distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, and Building Management and automation systems
- Serve as a project manager and liaison to a third-party commissioning agent
- Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1–5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components
- Conduct commissioning activities ensuring systems are installed, tested, and validated according to industry standards and client specifications
- Identify, track, and resolve issues during the commissioning process and provide feedback to program management for continuous improvement
- Create and/or review detailed commissioning documentation, including test procedures, reports, and as-built documentation
- Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of operational documentation
- Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, contractors, commissioning agents, and facilities operations to ensure seamless integration of systems
- Implement quality control measures and adhere to regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Develop and test site specific SOPs, MOPs, and emergency response procedures in coordination with facilities operations
- Provide training to end-users and maintenance personnel on operation and maintenance of commissioned systems
- Use Change Management Process to get approval for preventative and corrective maintenance and complete maintenance with required documentation using QTS process and software
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Five or more years of work experience in data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent
- Background in areas of building maintenance, CCTV and Access control systems, network, telecommunications, and/or fire detection/suppression systems
- Ability to travel to other Data Center locations as required (estimated 75% travel; travel 1–2 weeks at a time)
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite
- US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
- Firm understanding of both mechanical and electrical equipment, systems and design related to data centers (preferred)
- Knowledge of electricity and medium to low voltage electrical distribution systems (preferred)
- Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery backup) (preferred)
- Experience with various mechanical cooling solutions (Chillers, CRAH, CRAC, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, etc.) (preferred)
- Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, single line drawings, critical scripted work, and sequence of operations (preferred)
- Ability to analyze operations, determine causes of problems and take corrective action
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ability to function in a team environment
- Computer skills and familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, and web-based computer applications
- Physical requirements: frequent typing, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and lifting; lifting up to 50 lbs regularly