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Description
About the Client:
Our client is a leading data center colocation provider delivering mission-critical infrastructure to enterprise customers. They are committed to operational excellence, uptime, and delivering best-in-class support across power, cooling, and physical infrastructure systems.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to join the team responsible for monitoring and maintaining critical power, cooling, and environmental systems. This NOC-style role focuses on ensuring continuous availability and reliability across the facility's infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment and has a strong understanding of data center facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
About the Client:
Our client is a leading data center colocation provider delivering mission-critical infrastructure to enterprise customers. They are committed to operational excellence, uptime, and delivering best-in-class support across power, cooling, and physical infrastructure systems.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Data Center Operations Technician to join the team responsible for monitoring and maintaining critical power, cooling, and environmental systems. This NOC-style role focuses on ensuring continuous availability and reliability across the facility's infrastructure. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment and has a strong understanding of data center facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor data center power, cooling, and environmental systems via DCIM/BMS tools.
- Respond to alarms and incidents, escalating issues as needed.
- Perform routine inspections and documentation of critical systems.
- Coordinate with engineering, facilities, and IT teams for maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Maintain shift logs, reports, and operational documentation.
- Follow standard operating procedures and safety protocols to ensure uptime and compliance.
Required Qualifications:
- 1-3 years of experience in data center operations, critical facilities, or industrial building management.
- Familiarity with UPS systems, CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, generators, and PDUs.
- Experience with DCIM or Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a 24/7 shift environment, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Certifications such as Data Center Technician (DCT), Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Technician, or equivalent.
- Electrical or mechanical background, technical diploma, or associate degree in facilities, HVAC, or electrical systems.
- Experience in a colocation or enterprise data center environment
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use.
