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Insight Global

Facilities Operations Technician

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What they do

An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.

$64,390 / year median in Michigan

-5% projected decline

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Job Description

As a Facilities Operations Technician, you help keep mission‑critical data center infrastructure running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You work across electrical, mechanical/HVAC, cooling, and controls systems to support 24/7 uptime. Depending on your level, you may focus on hands‑on learning and operations (IC2-IC3) or take on more advanced troubleshooting, leadership, and technical decision‑making (IC4-IC5). In this role, you operate and maintain critical facility systems, respond to equipment issues, and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis to restore systems quickly and safely. You support upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities to ensure new or modified systems meet operational standards. You follow established procedures and technical documentation and help improve drawings, one‑lines, logs, and test plans to ensure consistent execution across sites. You work closely with operations, engineering, construction partners, vendors, and utilities to ensure safe and reliable outcomes. You communicate technical risks and findings clearly and contribute to improving standards, maintenance practices, and overall system performance. Senior technicians lead complex troubleshooting events, guide system improvements, and mentor junior team members. Experience working with mission‑critical or industrial facility systems (data centers, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, or large commercial environments). Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as one‑lines, schematics, P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and sequences of operation. Working knowledge in at least one core domain:
Electrical:
switchgear, UPS, generators, grounding, power distribution
Mechanical/HVAC:
chilled water, DX, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, cooling towers
General:
integrated facility operations across electrical, mechanical, and controls Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with experience supporting incident response, maintenance, or commissioning. Ability to follow procedures, work safely, and operate effectively in time‑sensitive or high‑risk environments. Understanding of safe work practices, including LOTO, arc‑flash awareness, PPE, and general industrial safety. Clear communication of technical issues and risks, with strong ownership, accountability, and sound operational judgment. Experience with critical power, cooling, HVAC, controls, or facility systems (e.g., switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, cooling towers, BMS/EPMS). Familiarity with commissioning, vendor coordination, maintenance planning, or acceptance testing. OEM or manufacturer training on power, cooling, HVAC, or controls equipment (Schneider, Eaton, Vertiv, Siemens, ABB, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell). Relevant trade credentials such as Journeyman/Master Electrician or HVAC/mechanical certifications. EPA Section 608 for refrigerant‑handling roles. NFPA 70E or similar electrical/mechanical safety training. Experience using CMMS or digital maintenance tools. Additional industry training such as ASHRAE coursework, CHD, Uptime ATD, or data center power/cooling training (e.g., DCCA‑aligned programs).
Pay:
$26.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
Experience:
Critical Facilities :
1 year (Required) Mechanical troubleshooting: 1 year (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person