Senior Data Center Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4469249
Date Posted: 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Covington, GA
Salary: $32 - $40
Description
Go to end ⇓- Strong technical knowledge of mission-critical data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure
- Ability to operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems
- Working knowledge of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution systems
- Ability to operate and support automatic transfer switches (ATS), static transfer switches (STS), power distribution units (PDUs), and remote power panels (RPPs)
- Working knowledge of data center cooling and HVAC systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
- Ability to monitor facility conditions, identify system abnormalities, and respond effectively to equipment alarms and operational events
- Ability to conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and verify system performance
- Ability to execute approved electrical and mechanical system switching, load transfers, and equipment isolations
- Ability to identify equipment deficiencies, operational risks, and potential single points of failure
- Experience performing or leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Ability to review, validate, and execute Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs)
- Understanding of change management processes and operational risk assessments
- Ability to coordinate and oversee vendor maintenance activities
- Ability to verify equipment restoration and proper system operation following maintenance
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, arc-flash protection, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Ability to follow and enforce established safety and compliance procedures
- Ability to participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Ability to maintain accurate operational logs, maintenance records, and shift documentation
- Ability to contribute to technical procedures and operational documentation
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
- Ability to lead responses to critical alarms, equipment events, and abnormal operating conditions
- Ability to communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and maintenance activities during shift turnovers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians and new employees
- Ability to support technical qualification programs and employee skill assessments
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining reliable data center operations
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technicians, vendors, and operational teams
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including 6:00 AM–6:00 PM and 6:00 PM–6:00 AM
- Ability to work a 2-2-3 rotating shift schedule
- Ability to rotate between day and night shifts every 28 days
- Ability to respond promptly to critical equipment alarms, system abnormalities, and operational emergencies
- Ability to perform facility walkthroughs and monitor mission-critical infrastructure throughout assigned shifts
- Ability to follow approved operating procedures when performing system switching, load transfers, and equipment isolations
- Ability to comply with established electrical safety, arc-flash, LOTO, and PPE requirements
- Ability to participate in maintenance activities, change management processes, and operational risk assessments
- Ability to coordinate vendor activities and verify proper equipment restoration following maintenance
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and communicate critical operational information during shift transitions
- Ability to support technician training, mentorship, and qualification activities
- Experience working in a mission-critical data center environment
- Experience serving as a senior technician, shift lead, or technical resource
- Experience operating and maintaining UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution equipment
- Experience with ATS/STS, PDUs, and RPPs
- Experience maintaining data center cooling systems, including chillers, cooling towers, and CRAH/CRAC units
- Experience executing electrical switching, load transfers, and equipment isolations
- Experience identifying single points of failure in critical infrastructure
- Experience leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities
- Experience reviewing and developing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
- Experience participating in formal change management and risk assessment processes
- Experience overseeing third-party maintenance vendors
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Experience developing operational procedures and technical documentation
- Experience mentoring junior technicians and supporting technical qualification programs
- Experience leading shift turnovers and communicating critical facility status information




















