Colocation Facilities Engineer Associate
New Yesterday
Oversee new common system and infrastructure installation / capacity augment projects. Monthly common system capacity reporting for assigned facilities. Day to day maintenance and PMs of assigned FirstLight facilities. Subject matter and special task per management assignment. This role has combined responsibility for data center process and compliance activities. Responsible for Physical security at the data center – enroll new customer, escort customers, shipping/receiving, Generating reports, Data Entry.
Responsibilities: Responsible for Physical security at the data center – enroll new customer, escort customers, shipping/receiving, Generating reports, Data Entry. Coordination and oversight of installation, repair, and routine maintenance for each assigned facilities asset. Coordinate internal resources, contractors/vendors for existing facilities and new construction, cabinet installations and service cross connections. Monthly common system capacity reporting for assigned facilities. SP Marketplace documentation of All Facilities / assets assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintenance and installation activities on major network infrastructure components.
Works with Network Design Engineering to facilitate clean SOW packages, Understands power and grounding, HVAC / UPS architecture fundamentals.
Basic understanding of test equipment i.e., Power/grounding / HVAC / UPS, all related / required testing equipment to conduct and troubleshoot the FirstLight infrastructure.
Network Facilities Technician must understand access procedures for all relevant sites under their area of operation. .
Preventative maintenance / reporting for infrastructure components i.e., HVAC, Emergency Generators, transfer switching, remote gen set operation, maintenance, and interface connections.
Network Facilities Engineer has oversight of contract labor for end-to-end installation, test, turn-up, and maintenance of all infrastructure and common systems related projects.
Participate in On-Call Rotation.
Be available as Essential Personnel in emergency scenarios.
When necessary, assist with Field Operations installation tasks.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Security services at the Data Center - access control, Data Entry, Shipping Receiving, Customer escorts and other items as needed\7
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the qualifications, knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic understanding of CLR’s, Floor Plan diagrams, One Line power diagrams
Work under a Service order workflow from internal systems
Inventory control protocols, (i.e., use of PIC list / POR process in the accounting software
SharePoint access / use of departmental, engineering and NOC related pages
Troubleshooting process (i.e., point to point analysis)
Basic understanding of AC / DC power architecture and operational fundamentals
Basic Utility and Emergency Power Architecture and operational fundamentals
Basic Field Test equipment operation (i.e., Power Measurement)
Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Position Expectations: Overall common systems operations and maintenance of FirstLight facilities, accommodating customers, contractors, and internal colleagues. Coordinate projects with Facilities Director, department managers and project managers. The duties require strict adherence to budgets, adherence to a formal bid process including but not limited to Scope development, bid site walks, Bid open and close scheduling. This position is responsible for management of multiple contract service providers and projects simultaneously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle objects or controls, talk and hear, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, pull cables, and use various hand tools. Position requires frequent entry into structures with stairs, ladders, and other vertical obstacles. Travel to critical infrastructure locations may be required. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Employee will be required to work and drive, in all-weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may occasionally have noise from power equipment and tools.
*** Common Systems definition examples:
Power / Water / Sewage utilities
Primary Power systems AC – DC
Secondary (Emergency) Power systems; Generators /ATS /UPS systems
Battery Plants / Strings
All power interface systems i.e. switchboards, distribution architecture
Fuel storage integrity and monitoring
Site telemetry and sensor installation / maintenance
HVAC systems
HVAC controls systems
Structural Infrastructure – i.e. Cable Ladder, Fiber Management, Enclosure / Equipment Rack infrastructure
Floors, roof, Wall structure / penetration integrity
Site Maintenance, Interior facility maintenance / Exterior site maintenance including but not limited to Plowing and mowing, access points and security, structural integrity.
Preventative Maintenance contracts and schedules for all site critical system assets
Physical integrity of Intrusion, Access and Fire alarm systems
- Location:
- Brunswick