What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technician position at Blue Signal Search?
Senior Technician
On-site in Sterling, VA
Our client is expanding its mission-critical infrastructure team and is looking for an experienced Senior Technician who knows what it takes to keep a high-availability data center operating safely and reliably. This is an opportunity for a seasoned facilities professional to step into a highly visible lead-level position while staying close to the equipment and technical work. Take an active role in keeping essential technology environments running smoothly by resolving challenging technical problems, coordinating high-impact service work, and providing experienced guidance to teams supporting continuous operations.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive hourly compensation with overtime eligibility.
- Additional earning potential through a 15 percent differential for qualifying night-shift hours.
- Flexible scheduling options are available across an operation that maintains continuous coverage day and night.
- Exposure to sophisticated electrical, mechanical, HVAC, cooling, and supporting infrastructure.
- Opportunity to mentor other technicians and work closely with site leadership without moving away from the technical side of the profession.
Focus:
- Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and support critical electrical, mechanical, HVAC, cooling, and facility infrastructure.
- Serve as a senior technical resource during daily operations, planned maintenance, equipment issues, and abnormal operating conditions.
- Evaluate equipment issues as they arise, determine the source of potential problems, and coordinate the necessary response to support uninterrupted facility performance.
- Lead and support controlled equipment activities, including switching, equipment isolation, and safe preparation of work areas.
- Coordinate maintenance and project activities with specialized contractors and service providers.
- Maintain accurate service records by tracking scheduled upkeep, equipment repairs, and completed work within digital asset management platforms.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance to other technicians while reinforcing safe and disciplined operating practices.
- Partner with site leadership on equipment performance, maintenance priorities, operational readiness, and infrastructure needs.
Skill Set:
- 7 or more years of relevant experience in data center facilities, critical infrastructure, building engineering, or a comparable mission-critical environment.
- Hands-on data center facilities and infrastructure experience is required.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC, cooling, electrical power, mechanical systems, and mission-critical facility equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to operate at a lead or senior technician level while remaining highly hands-on with facility operations.
- Advanced trade-level knowledge within electrical, mechanical, HVAC/R, or a closely related facilities discipline.
- Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure alarms and equipment issues and safely stabilize affected systems.
- Experience with computerized maintenance systems, preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and safe equipment isolation practices.
- Sound judgment and clear communication skills, with the ability to accommodate changing work hours based on round-the-clock facility coverage requirements.
About Blue Signal:
Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS