What are the responsibilities and job description for the Datacenter Operator position at Chirisa Technology Parks?
About Chirisa Technology Parks:
Chirisa Technology Parks (CTP) is focused on rapid delivery of high-performance, leading-edge facilities to support hyperscale, HPC, and AI customers across North America and Europe. Our existing data centers are located in Richmond, VA; Chicago, IL; Piscataway, NJ; and Seattle, WA.
CTP is hiring a Data Center Operator for our Chester, VA facility. Those with prior Navy experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Please read over the following duties to ensure your background/experience lines up with what we are seeking. This is NOT an IT position.
Job Description: Datacenter Operator
Position type: Full-Time Exempt
Location: Onsite - Chester, VA
Task will include but not be limited to:
- Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance and continuous operation of all building systems to maintain 100% Up-time including: fire/life safety, mechanical systems such as (HVAC, chillers, CRAC, CRAH, pumps, valves, plumbing, controls, etc), electrical systems such as (lighting, UPS, ATS, STS, PDU, emergency generators, switchgear, and power distribution.
- Analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
- Comply with departmental policy for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Maintains a clean and safe workplace.
- Understanding and complying with emergency escalation procedures.
- Learn and understand the data center site in-order to manage incidents and events that put the critical systems at risk.
- Manage work orders, including CMMS, Vendor Management, and Customer Facing Tickets.
- Coordinating and implementing equipment repairs with outside vendors when necessary, including submitting and providing written documentation of equipment lineup manipulations and processes required for work efforts.
- Perform additional job duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Hands-on experience working in a data center/critical facility environment.
- Able to read and understand electrical one-line drawings.
- Must be familiar with electrical UPS systems, emergency generators, and switchgear.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- 2 years related work experience.
- Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrate strong verbal/written communication skills.
Preferred Requirements:
- Trained in NFPA70E.
- Experienced in MOPs/SOPs/EOPs (authoring, vetting, revising).
- Knowledge of Change Management.
- CPR certification.
PHYSICAL WORK ABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires frequent walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, stooping, and working/extending overhead, including:
- Walking in large, campus-like settings.
- Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Climbing stairs and navigating rooftops to access equipment.
- Using ladders up to 30 ft and working from heights.
- Ability to Climb a ladder with a 300-lb weight limit.
- Must be able to respond to site emergencies when on call.
Pay: $80,000 to $110,000 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance available
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Bonus eligible
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift, M-F, In-person
- Requires on-site work
- Not eligible for remote and/or hybrid work.
Ability to Commute:
- Chester, VA 23836 (Required)
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000
