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Critical Operations Technician

Energi People - Construction Engineering

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Business Support, Cloud Computing, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Continuous Improvement, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Fire Suppression/Control, Gardening, HVAC, High Availability, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Military, Network Operations Center, On Call, Performance Analysis, Record Keeping, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Switchgear, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Team Player
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
7 days ago
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.

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