Data Center Technician Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6381315
Date Posted: 10/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Covington, GA
Salary: $40 - $50
Description
Go to end ⇓- 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
- 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
- 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




















