Critical Operations Technician

Critical Operations Technician (Data Centre) 📍 On-site | Competitive Pay | Mission-Critical Environment Power the Infrastructure That Powers the World An industry-leading data centre operator is looking for a Critical Operations Technician to join its growing team. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a high-performance, always-on environment, where your expertise directly impacts uptime, resilience, and operational excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced, hands-on technical roles and want to be part of a team that keeps critical infrastructure running 24/7 — this role is for you. What You’ll Be Doing As a Critical Operations Technician, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of a mission-critical facility, ensuring all systems operate safely, efficiently, and without interruption. 🔧 Hands-On Technical Work - Operate, monitor, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and control systems - Quickly diagnose and respond to faults, alarms, and system abnormalities - Execute planned and reactive maintenance to the highest standards ⚡ Electrical Systems - Work across critical power infrastructure, including: - UPS systems - Switchgear - PDUs and RPPs - Support power distribution from utility to customer load ❄️ Mechanical & Cooling Systems - Maintain complex cooling systems such as: - Chilled water plants - CRAH/CRAC units - HVAC and air-side systems - Chillers and fan wall systems 🔥 Fire Life Safety - Oversee fire detection and suppression systems, including: - Pre-action and wet sprinkler systems - Ensure full compliance with safety standards 📊 Optimisation & Improvement - Analyse system performance and identify efficiency improvements - Contribute to continuous improvement across the facility - Support upgrades and infrastructure projects 🏢 Site Operations - Conduct routine inspections and facility walkdowns - Maintain accurate logs and maintenance records (CMMS) - Support incident response, reporting, and root cause analysis What We’re Looking For ✅ Essential Experience - 1–5 years in a data centre or mission-critical environment - Strong working knowledge of: - Electrical systems (UPS, transformers, ATS/STS, distribution) - Mechanical systems (cooling infrastructure, HVAC, chillers) - Experience with BMS/monitoring systems and CMMS platforms - Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure ⭐ Desirable - Experience in highly structured environments (e.g. military, critical engineering) - Relevant technical qualifications or degree What’s In It For You - 💰 Competitive hourly rate ($40–$44) - 📈 Work with cutting-edge, high-availability infrastructure - 🧠 Opportunity to develop deep expertise in mission-critical environments - 🤝 Join a collaborative, high-performing team - 🛡️ Comprehensive benefits package Working Environment - 24/7 operational facility — shift work required (including nights/weekends/on-call) - Hands-on, physical role in a live technical environment - High-impact position where your decisions matter Why Apply? This is more than a maintenance role — it’s a chance to be part of the backbone of the digital economy. Every system you maintain supports businesses, cloud platforms, and critical services worldwide. If you’re ready to step into a role where performance, reliability, and teamwork are everything, we want to hear from you.