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Microsoft

Critical Environment Technician

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An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.

$72,533 / year median in Virginia

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Working for extended periods under elevated levels of ambient noise, heat, and light due to necessary equipment and ventilation systems. Participates in required meetings, trainings, and necessary handoffs. Provides necessary escort to third-party contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and service providers on site based on the appropriate procedure levels of risk (LOR). Ensures work performed by suppliers/vendors is performed to scope, all documentation is performed correctly, and escalates as appropriate. Coordinates per appropriate LOR applicable to preventative and/or corrective maintenance. Coordinates and schedules supplier/vendor on-site activities. Performs various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs following methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) for multiple disciplines and one or more types of equipment (e.g., electrical, mechanical, cooling systems) with minimal supervision - in consideration of Task Hazard Analysis (THA), Method Statement of Work (MSOW), or varying permit requirements. Performs maintenance tasks and repairs that can be performed with minimal oversight. Prepares and submits required reports (e.g., turnover, preventative maintenance [PM]) as assigned following preexisting scripts and templates, or using ad hoc methods required to support trending and analysis (e.g., Maintenance data, equipment trending data). Develops methods of operating procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and/or digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) for devices and disciplines within their coverage and expertise to ensure safe and reliable execution. Analyzes findings from reports and documents observations. Ensures equipment and system settings are consistent with established parameters and designs. Provides consultation to less experienced colleagues with troubleshooting systems and problems. Processes method statement of work (MSOW) documents. Coordinates activities and associated schedules with contractors. Performs inspections of equipment in a facility. Participates in testing and commissioning activities. Works on advanced tasks (e.g., vendor contact, escalations) independently. Operates all systems and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Performs various inspections and validations of equipment performance. Advises less experienced colleagues on issues found while monitoring applicable CE systems. Develops new or follows preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) in relation to incidents. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 4+ years mission critical services work/applied learning experience (e.g., high availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields) OR equivalent experience These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship. Associate's Degree or technical trade certification (e.g., military, trade school), or higher-equivalent education AND 7+ years mission-critical services experience (e.g., high-availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields) OR High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent AND 10+ years mission critical services experience (e.g., high-availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields) OR equivalent experience