Reston, Virginia, United States On-site

CoreSite is hiring a Skillbridge Data Center Technician

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • 2-5 years of related experience
  • Military service members eligible for the DoD SkillBridge Program
  • Firm and proven understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment.
  • Firm and proven understanding of fiber optics / cabling infrastructure and industry best practices.
  • Firm and proven understanding of Proficient knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety.
  • Proficient knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations).
  • Proficient and experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems.
  • Minimum of 2 years 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, 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, Communications cabling, Cabling infrastructure, Network infrastructure and hardware.
  • Experience laying out, pulling, dressing, and terminating fiber and copper communications cabling.
  • Experience diagnosing and repairing IT hardware, servers, network switches, structured cabling.
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff.
  • Ability to coordinate, supervise and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
  • Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
  • Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
  • Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
  • Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
  • Operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
  • Operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera

Additional Information

  • This program is exclusively for Military Spouse Fellows or Active-duty US military personnel transitioning out of the military to civilian workforce.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Job Details
Location Reston, Virginia, United States
Work mode On-site
Department Data Center Operations
Category other
Posted a year ago
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