Sr. Critical Facilities Technician

TITLE:  Sr. Critical Facilities Technician LOCATION:  Phoenix, AZ RESPONSIBILITIES: Guide on-site field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a data center.Lead in management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center.Lead in management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).Report discrepancies and trends to the Assistant Critical Facilities Manager, Critical Facilities Manager, operations team and clients.Guide in managing preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.Lead in overseeing all maintenance schedules and providers.Provide on-call support (24x7). Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment.Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions.Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.Completes daily inspections.Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance. Self-perform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:Filter changesGenerator operating testsUPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operationProvide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the data center:Current needsLong-term objectives and strategic planningPrimary focus shall be on uptime (99.9999%) and cost saving opportunitiesSupported by Ascent Corporate Engineering groupAssist in development and implementation of Ascent’s Change Control ProgramMethod of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) developmentAssist CFM as administrator for onsite Critical Facility Work RulesVendor onboarding and familiarizationSafety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.Administrative policies/proceduresScope of Work standardsSpare parts managementReporting developmentLife Cycle Replacement Strategy WORKING CONDITIONS: Required to handle emergency issues and meet a number of deadlines which may cause stressRequired to work in an open office area/facility which may result in frequent interruptionsRequired to spend long hours concentrating which will require attention to detail and high levels of accuracyRequired to work at a fast pace and multitask which may cause stressWalking, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time will be requiredBending, stooping, squatting, reaching overhead, lifting up to 50 pounds, may be requiredClimbing ladders or stairs, exposure to heights, and small enclosed areas may be required