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Senior Data Center Technician
Company: Orion Talent
Position ID: # 4469249
Date Posted: 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
Location: Covington, GA
Salary: $32 - $40

Job Description

The Senior Data Center Technician is responsible for operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems within a data center facility. This position serves as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts, ensuring reliable infrastructure performance, safe operating conditions, and effective responses to alarms, equipment failures, and abnormal system conditions.

Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, switchgear, automatic and static transfer switches (ATS/STS), power distribution units (PDUs), remote power panels (RPPs), chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers and air conditioning units (CRAH/CRAC), pumps, and valves. The Senior Data Center Technician will execute approved system switching, load transfers, and equipment isolations while identifying potential system deficiencies and single points of failure.

Additional responsibilities include leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities, reviewing and executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), participating in change management and risk assessments, and overseeing vendor activities. The position also involves enforcing safety procedures, supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, maintaining operational documentation, leading shift turnovers, and mentoring junior technicians and new hires.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

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

Requirements:

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

Nice-to Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

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

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Data Center Technician Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Position ID: # 6381315
Date Posted: 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
Location: Covington, GA
Salary: $40 - $50

Job Description

The Data Center Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the operation, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical electrical, mechanical, and environmental systems within a data center facility. This position serves as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts, providing technical leadership, coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), generators, switchgear, automatic and static transfer switches (ATS/STS), power distribution units (PDUs), remote power panels (RPPs), chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers and air conditioning units (CRAH/CRAC), pumps, and valves. The Data Center Technician Supervisor will lead responses to equipment alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and system events while conducting facility walkthroughs and identifying potential equipment deficiencies and single points of failure.

Additional responsibilities include leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities, reviewing and executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), coordinating vendor activities, and participating in change management and risk assessments. The position also requires enforcing workplace safety procedures, supporting incident investigations and root cause analysis, maintaining operational documentation, leading shift turnovers, and mentoring junior technicians and new employees.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations
Hands-on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) experience
Strong technical knowledge of mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems
Experience operating, monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting critical facility infrastructure
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, mechanical equipment, and environmental controls
Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) documentation
Ability to operate and maintain UPS systems, generators, switchgear, and electrical distribution equipment
Working knowledge of automatic transfer switches (ATS), static transfer switches (STS), power distribution units (PDUs), and remote power panels (RPPs)
Working knowledge of data center cooling systems, including chillers, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, and valves
Ability to monitor facility conditions, identify abnormalities, and respond 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 MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
Understanding of change management processes and operational risk assessments
Ability to coordinate and oversee vendor maintenance activities
Ability to verify proper equipment restoration and system operation following maintenance
Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, arc-flash protection, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Ability to enforce established workplace 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 technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
Ability to lead responses to critical equipment alarms and abnormal operating conditions
Ability to lead shift turnovers and communicate equipment status, operational concerns, and maintenance activities
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 technical judgment, leadership presence, and accountability
Strong commitment to safety, risk management, and continuous improvement
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with technicians, vendors, and operational teams

Requirements:

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 serve as the senior technical resource during assigned shifts
Ability to respond promptly to critical equipment alarms, system abnormalities, and operational emergencies
Ability to perform facility walkthroughs and monitor mission-critical infrastructure
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 mentor junior technicians and support technical qualification and skill assessment activities
Ability to identify operational risks and support continuous improvement initiatives

Nice-to Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Direct data center operations experience
Associate degree in a technical field
Bachelor's degree in a technical field
Industry-recognized technical certifications
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certifications
Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Experience with Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
Experience with Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) platforms
Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Prior technical leadership or acting-lead experience
Experience supervising or coordinating data center technicians
Experience mentoring junior technicians and supporting employee development
Experience leading preventive and corrective maintenance activities
Experience overseeing third-party maintenance vendors
Experience reviewing and developing MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs
Experience participating in formal change management and risk assessment processes
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis
Experience identifying single points of failure in mission-critical infrastructure
Experience developing operational procedures and technical documentation
Experience supporting technician qualification programs and technical skill assessments
Experience leading shift turnovers and communicating critical facility status information
Experience implementing operational improvements in mission-critical environments

Company Description:

The company is a global provider of Data Center Management as a Service (DMaaS), offering specialized data center management solutions, operational expertise, and an international portfolio of purpose-built facilities. With more than 24 years of experience, the company focuses on innovation, sustainability, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

Through its cloud-based management platform, the company helps organizations maximize operational efficiency, improve visibility, and maintain control over critical IT infrastructure. Its services support the reliable operation and management of mission-critical data center environments.

Why the Company?

The company offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation within a rapidly expanding global organization. With plans for significant growth over the next four years, employees have opportunities to develop technical expertise, take on new challenges, and advance their careers.

The Data Center Technician Supervisor position provides hands-on experience with mission-critical electrical and mechanical systems while offering technical leadership, mentoring, and operational oversight responsibilities.

With competitive hourly compensation of $40–$50, a 10% annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity combines technical responsibility, professional development, and career growth in the data center industry.

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Commissioning Agent
Company: Orion Talent
Position ID: # 6310436
Date Posted: 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
Location: Remote, OH
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Job Description

The Commissioning Agent is responsible for testing, verifying, and commissioning the critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure that supports mission-critical data center operations. This position performs startup and functional testing on generators, UPS systems, switchgear, transfer switches, PDUs, transformers, chillers, pumps, and building automation and management systems to ensure equipment and systems operate properly before facilities become operational.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity with a structured technical qualification program. The role is well suited for candidates with military nuclear, power generation, electrical, mechanical, or avionics backgrounds. Prior commissioning experience is not required for candidates with a strong technical foundation and the ability to learn procedure-driven commissioning processes. Preferred: Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX | Candidates in other locations considered if residing within approximately one hour of a major airport

Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:

Strong technical background in electrical, mechanical, power generation, avionics, nuclear power, or similar technical systems
Strong electrical and/or mechanical aptitude
Ability to learn data center commissioning processes and procedures
Ability to start up, test, troubleshoot, and verify electrical and mechanical equipment
Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and commissioning test plans
Ability to inspect equipment installations and identify quality or installation issues
Ability to perform functional testing of critical facility equipment
Ability to calculate electrical or mechanical loads and analyze test data
Ability to accurately document test results and commissioning activities
Strong technical writing and reporting skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and technical personnel
Ability to assist with resolving equipment and system issues in the field
Ability to provide technical training and equipment familiarization to operations and maintenance personnel
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week with longer hours as project requirements dictate
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 65–75% or more depending on home location
Ability and willingness to work typical rotations of 2–3 weeks onsite followed by approximately 1 week working from home
Candidates outside the preferred markets must reside within approximately one hour of a major airport
Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Ability to comply with random drug-testing requirements at customer sites