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Vantage Data Centers

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Engineering
  • Berlin
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AI generated summary

  • You need technical training in electricity, HVAC, or security systems, data center experience, knowledge of critical systems, supervision skills, software proficiency, reliable transport, and physical ability for raised floor work.
  • You will maintain critical data center systems, ensure service uptime, conduct regular monitoring, and execute high-quality maintenance activities while focusing on efficiency and reliability.

Requirements

  • Technical training (advanced technician or engineer level) in one of the following fields: electricity (electric generators, UPS, low-voltage distribution), air conditioning, fire and physical safety and security (access control, video and anti-intrusion systems) or centralized building management systems
  • Data Center experience, ideally in data center operations or similar mission-critical environments preferred
  • Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, and building management/automation equipment
  • Supervision of Level II, III, and IV maintenance works on the site infrastructure
  • Proven skills in the use of software, such as BMS, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and MS Project
  • Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies
  • Physical activities and requirements:
  • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
  • Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
  • Raised floor work. Must be able to maneuver and work underneath and around raised floor of varying heights.

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a Critical Facilities Technician who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry.
  • The successful candidate for this role will work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to insure uninterrupted service for our customers.
  • If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment, and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components, and lighting systems.
  • If you know the importance of getting it right the first time and not disrupting mission-critical data centers and if you enjoy delighting customers with superior service and you have the desire and ability to do so, then please read on!
  • Essential Job Functions:
  • Ensure the completion of the maintenance activities to the highest quality level of planification, preparation, execution, and reporting
  • Ensure the full reliability of the infrastructures with the focus on continuity of services, energy efficiency, and budgetary constraints
  • Use the BMS (Backup Management System) and all available systems and do regular walkthroughs to keep up to date at all times the appropriate monitoring on site

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Critical Facilities Technician at Vantage in Berlin?

The primary responsibility of a Critical Facilities Technician is to ensure the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules within the data center. They play a crucial role in maintaining service continuity and excellence in operations.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for the Critical Facilities Technician position?

Candidates must have technical training (advanced technician or engineer level) in fields such as electricity, air conditioning, fire and physical safety, or centralized building management systems. Data center experience is preferred, along with knowledge of critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, and building management automation equipment.

What kind of experience is preferred for applicants to this role?

Data center experience, especially in data center operations or similar mission-critical environments, is preferred for applicants to this role.

What types of systems will the Critical Facilities Technician work on?

The technician will work on critical data center systems including UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment, Building Controls, as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that involve power distribution components, electronic components, and lighting systems.

How does the Critical Facilities Technician contribute to customer satisfaction?

The technician ensures high-quality maintenance and repairs to avoid service disruptions, demonstrating a commitment to uptime and customer requirements, which ultimately delights customers with superior service.

What tools or systems will the technician be expected to use?

The technician will use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Building Management System (BMS), and other monitoring systems to ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned, executed, and reported.

Are there physical demands associated with this job?

Yes, the job involves physical activities such as ascending or descending ladders and stairs, raising and moving objects, and working underneath and around raised floors of varying heights.

What are the working conditions for this position?

The position requires working onsite in a 24 x 7 environment. Critical Facilities Technicians will be part of a team that operates shifts to provide continuous support for the data center facilities.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates should possess proven skills in using software such as BMS, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and MS Project to efficiently manage maintenance tasks and reporting.

Is transportation required for this job?

Yes, candidates must have reliable transportation to report to work for shifts or emergencies.

Vantage Data Centers

Experience | Scalability | Efficiency By Design

Consulting
Industry
201-500
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across five continents in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.