Job Summary

The Data Center Electrical Technician is responsible for supporting and sustaining electrical operations in the data center. This position engages in a variety of activities, including walking the facility and inspecting infrastructure systems, performing routine maintenance, supervising the facility, assessing needs, monitoring construction projects, and completing repairs as needed. The Electrical Technician ensures that the data center infrastructure operates smoothly, and quality service is continuously provided.

This position provides a unique opportunity to expand your skillset and experience working on a critical data center infrastructure. OVHcloud offers a stable environment where there is a lot of variety and always something to do, and where you’ll work at least 40 hours per week. If you are looking for a company that will provide you with a lot of opportunity to learn and grow your skillset, this may be a great fit for you!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and repair building infrastructure systems, such as server containers, cooling equipment (fan, pump, heat exchanger), HVAC, electrical, etc.

• Install and maintain door access controls and security cameras.

• Follow defined protocol and procedures for setting up equipment.

• Perform preventive maintenance on all building equipment.

• Assemble and commission data center equipment.

• Prepare change management forms.

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures and use of protective equipment.

• Ensure prompt and effective response to emergency situations (fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.).

• Relay reported anomalies to prevent issues and ensure service quality.

• Make suggestions for improvements to equipment and/or processes.

  Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working with critical data center infrastructure, with strong electrical skills and experience.

• Trade electrical license or certification acquired through education/training preferred.

• Facilities maintenance certification preferred.

• Knowledge of hardware and servers.

• Knowledge of the data center environment (network, electrical, filtration, air conditioning, water cooling, etc.)

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be willing to work on-call at least one weekend day each week, and unscheduled overtime as needed to complete projects or break-fixes.

• The ability to work in an active environment, and perform inspections, to do some work outdoors in the weather if needed, and to lift heavy objects.

• Ability to work in an active team environment , perform inspections, lift heavy objects, and perform work outdoors, regardless of weather conditions, as needed.

• Must be detail-oriented, motivated, and flexible.

  Working Conditions

• Typical data center environment

• Lifting requirements may range from 50-100lbs

• Light machinery used in the area (i.e., forklifts)

  Company Description – About OVHcloud

  OVHcloud US is a subsidiary of OVHcloud, a global cloud provider that specializes in delivering industry-leading performance and cost-effective solutions to better manage, secure, and scale data. OVHcloud US delivers bare metal servers, hosted private cloud, hybrid and public cloud solutions. OVHcloud manages 40 data centers across 12 sites on four continents, manufacturing its own servers, building its own data centers and deploying its own fiber-optic global network to achieve maximum efficiency. Through the OVHcloud spirit of challenging the status quo, the company brings freedom, security and innovation to solve data challenges – today and tomorrow. With a 24-year heritage, OVHcloud is committed to developing responsible technology and strives to be the driving force behind the next cloud evolution. https://us.ovhcloud.com .

  EEO Statement

  OVHcloud is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex (including childbirth, breast feeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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