Data Center Technician L1 - Ashburn, United States - NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.

Description

NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.

In today's 'iNTTerconnected' world, connections matter more now than ever.

By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world's most significant technological, business and societal challenges.

With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.

Want to be a part of our team?

The Data Center Technician provides a working level of data center knowledge and is responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.

The Data Center Technician maintains and follows the processes that maximize customer uptime in the most cost-effective way.

Ensures that data center problems are identified and repaired quickly, that contractors deliver quality services, and that internal customer demands are met.

Working at NTT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops creative approaches to keep operational costs to a minimum, improve efficiency, and implement new strategies

Systems of responsibility include:

• Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
• Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
• Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and preaction sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
• Tests performance of electromechanical assemblies and electronic voltmeters.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, or technical order to determine methods and sequences of processes.
• Inspects parts for surface defects.
• Installs electrical or electronic parts and hardware in housings or assemblies, using hand tools.
• Aligns, fits or assembles component parts, using hand or power tools.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, and responds to abnormal conditions in facilities systems

Areas include:
Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Life Safety, and Building Monitoring and Control

• Analyzes systems to ensure best practices for both internal and external customers
• Provides feedback to DCO Engineering on the effectiveness of existing standards and processes
• Works with contractors and consultants to review quality assurance for all system expansions, corrections, and upgrades
• Works with the CF Ops Lead Technician to track and complete an aggressive preventive and predictive maintenance program
• Ensures data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies and improving overall efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Manages systems to avoid unplanned customerimpacting events
• Works with CF Ops Lead Technician to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Regular, predictable attendance is essential to satisfactory performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Possess an understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and fire life safety systems used in a data center environment including, but not limited to the following: electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC's, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS', ATS' PDU's, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH's, Pre-Action Sprinkler System
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
• Familiarity with data trending / tracking and analysis and the ability to utilize a PC based integrated critical monitoring systems
• Ability to process Hands and Eye requests as required i.e., Tape Rotation, Rack and Stack of equipment, inventory hardware, power cycle devices, patch cable install/removal
• Demonstrated handson experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
• Chilled Water Systems
• Large Centrifugal Chillers
• Cooling Towers
• Heat Exchangers
• Water Treatment Systems
• VFD's and Pumps
• HVAC equipment
• CRAC/CRAH's
• Humidification Systems
• Water heaters
• Water/Air filters
• BMS and PLC Controls
• Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
• Fuel/Oil systems,
• 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
• Static UPS Systems
• Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Prof