Data Center Facility Operations Specialist (Non-IT) I - Data Center Facility Op

Job#: 3037522

Job Description:

Data Center Facility Operations Specialist (Non-IT) I - Data Center Facility Op

Location: Chantilly, Virginia (Onsite)

 

Role Overview

This position is responsible for Data Center Engineering Facility Operations. The role involves risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management, and metric reporting. The specialist will work to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability, and efficiency.

 

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors, and vendors, ensuring all work aligns with established practices.
  • Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of critical facility operations and maintenance.
  • Operate and manage routine and emergency services on critical systems such as switchgear, generators, UPS systems, and power distribution equipment.
  • Manage services for chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems.
  • Serve as the first escalation point for all facilities-related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) issues.
  • Perform and oversee maintenance and operations on all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment using detailed technical procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to all safety procedures during work performance.
  • Manage and respond to the ticketing queue based on priority and assessed risk.
  • Perform routine equipment and site monitoring using BMS, EPMS, and HMI systems.
  • Assist in the design and build-out of new facilities and projects to increase current facility efficiency.
  • Manage asset and inventory.
  • Assist in recruiting efforts.
  • Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met.
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or a Technical Degree from a military or trade school with relevant experience is required.

 

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in critical environments or electrical engineer/mechanical Engineer background.

 

Skills: Candidates must have strong verbal and written communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a complex, fast-paced environment are necessary.

 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Electrical and/or HVAC trade certifications or 2+ years of experience in a data center or mission-critical facility.
  • Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low-voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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