Data Center Facilities Technician I (Nights)

Who We Are  

We transform energy into high power computing (HPC) with superior efficiency at scale enabling the new world of AI and data performance. We also support, power and secure the Bitcoin Network.

Core Scientific is one of the leaders in HPC data warehousing and one of the largest bitcoin miners and hosts in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value computing rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. Our proprietary software stack optimizes bitcoin mining, pushes firmware, and monitors all aspects of our operations, ensuring we and our customers generate the highest possible ROI on our hardware investment.

We own and manage our infrastructure. That puts us in control of our operations and gives us an advantage that translates into higher productivity and efficiency. It also provides us with the ability to deploy rapidly the innovations developed by our deep-tech team. We seek smart, pragmatic, creative, collaborative minds who work hard and have exceptional multitasking skills.

Title 
Data Center Facilities Technician I (Nights)

Reports To 
HPC Data Center Manager  

The Job  

The Data Center Facilities Technician I (Nights) will monitor and manage power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions in the data center. This position will manage workflow for planned and unplanned data center work to ensure timely completion and ensure processes adhere to federal and local safety laws and policies.  

Responsibilities 

• Maintain the daily operation of the data center from a service delivery perspective 
• Work with the Site Reliability Services team to deliver 100% uptime while minimizing risks.   
• Monitor power, cooling capacity, and environmental conditions within the data center.  
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/Building Monitoring System (BMS) to monitor infrastructure health and planned maintenance to ensure timely completion.   
• Coordinate preventive maintenance of data center electrical and mechanical equipment and manage communication of such activity with internal and customer stakeholders.  
• Assist with the development, revision, and execution of operating procedures and preventive maintenance inspections, and perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and continual improvement. Resolve all electrical and mechanical issues within the data center quickly while minimizing risk and properly communicating issues to leadership.  
• Respond to emergencies and critical issues as necessary (independently and as a team), according to staffing and situation, towards complete recovery.  
• Troubleshoot and document technical issues, escalate as appropriate, and ensure issue resolution.  
• Assist and/or complete physical and logical installations.  
• Maintain accurate facility data, including rounds, PM work orders, change management, etc.  
• Develop and/or Maintain documentation alongside operating procedures and facility data to create value-add metrics for both Core Scientific and our Customers 
• Maintain strict adherence to change control activities.  
• Work effectively with outside contractors and ensure they abide by critical facility work and safety rules.    
• Complete facility rounds at the beginning of each shift to ensure data center and grounds upkeep.  
• Participate in facility training/safety/compliance programs regularly.  
• Participate in construction and commissioning as the Core Scientific Construction team directs.    
• Keep facility clean and debris-free, including overseeing property management such as janitorial services and landscaping.  
• Adhere to federal and local safety laws and policies.  
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma/GED required. 
• 1 year of experience working in a data center environment required. 
• Technical knowledge of systems such as electrical distribution, emergency/standby power, HVAC, fire, UPS systems, floor PDUs, rack PDUs, CRAH units, and monitoring and control required. 
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software programs required. 
• Prior technical school training is preferred. 
• Experience working in mission-critical environments is preferred.  
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, BMS, and fire systems is preferred. 
• Electrical or mechanical license (HVAC) preferred. 
• Valid driver’s license preferred. 

Location 

On-Site 

Travel  

Minimal travel may be required as needed. 

Work Environment 

This job operates in a data center environment. This role routinely uses standard data center equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, voltmeters, scissor lifts, forklifts, ladders, and screwdrivers etc. While performing these duties the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments.   

Physical Demands  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift to 50 pounds.   

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Night shift hours as assigned.

Supervisory Experience

No