What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Field Engineer position at WEI (Worldcom Exchange, Inc.)?
Overview
WEI is a service and solution technology provider that focuses on building quality relationships with clients. Our sales and engineering teams work closely with our clients to optimize their environments and work efficiently by using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Our clients benefit from our technical talents, value-added services, demonstration labs, knowledge transfer center, integration/testing labs, proof of concept labs and commitment to quality. From solution design through implementation, our sales and technical team will remain focused on providing unwavering support throughout the project.
WEI is your strategic IT partner delivering custom, innovative business technology solutions that deliver real business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
WEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Company believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The Company will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, status with regard to public assistance, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
WEI is a service and solution technology provider that focuses on building quality relationships with clients. Our sales and engineering teams work closely with our clients to optimize their environments and work efficiently by using cutting-edge technologies and best practices. Our clients benefit from our technical talents, value-added services, demonstration labs, knowledge transfer center, integration/testing labs, proof of concept labs and commitment to quality. From solution design through implementation, our sales and technical team will remain focused on providing unwavering support throughout the project.
WEI is your strategic IT partner delivering custom, innovative business technology solutions that deliver real business outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Swap out existing equipment, including power down of existing equipment, un-racking and un[1]stacking the existing equipment, rack and stack of new equipment, and power up of new equipment
- Work within a server room environment, potentially high ambient background noise
- Occasional heavy lifting required. Lifting server/storage equipment and moving around DC cabinets and other accessories
- Perform routine required inspections of equipment placed high up in server cabinets and rack
- Run fiber, power and Ethernet cabling to specifications
- Coordinate / Engage with and support third party vendors
- Creating/Attaching labels to cable infrastructure
- Perform cabinet/cage audits
- Install Blade/Card, Memory, Hard Drives, and Transceiver installations or removal
- Testing and troubleshooting of copper and fiber optic cables/ports
- Install and remove storage arrays, shelves and disks
- Perform migrations of equipment, power, or networking device
- Predictive on-site Wireless surveys/assessments utilizing Ekahau tools
- Install wireless access points
- Rack and install UPS and PDU devices into data center racks
- Basic Networking removal/installation and clearing of configurations
- Provide site survey support for infrastructure projects, as well as large space, power, equipment and Wi-Fi deployments.
- Documenting cut sheets, topologies, network configs, etc.
- Ability to work all shifts including some nights and weekends
- Excellent written and oral skills, clear and concise, keeps manager informed of work progression at sensible intervals.
- Regularly takes time and attends regular formal or informal training to maintain and upgrade knowledge, skill, and performance levels
- Travel - up to 30% at customer locations mostly in the New England region
- Finds technology and innovation intriguing and likes to have fun while approaching your work with passion and enthusiasm.
- Team player with the ability to work with others and solve problems.
- Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Strong ability to work independently or in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Self-starter, self-motivated, ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem[1]solving capabilities
- Associates degree in IT Related field or related experience
- Technical background in Storage, Compute and Networking Technologies
- MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio, SharePoint, or equivalent
WEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Company believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity. The Company will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant because of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, status with regard to public assistance, marital or veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.
