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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.

$74,443 / year median in Washington

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

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. Performs troubleshooting of equipment and systems independently within their trained discipline(s). Ensures equipment and system settings are consistent with established parameters and designs. Prepares and submits required reports (e.g., turnover, preventative maintenance [PM]) as assigned following preexisting scripts and templates. Develops methods of operating procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and/or digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) for appropriately leveled procedures to ensure safe and reliable execution. Develops an understanding of 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. Performs various types of maintenance (e.g., planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs (e.g., basic replacements, changing of parts) for specific disciplines and equipment for which they have been trained, following methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) with minimal supervision - in consideration of Task Hazard Analysis (THA), Method Statement of Work (MSOW), or varying permit requirements. Performs lower level maintenance with minimal supervision, and may resolve high level issues with support from more experienced colleagues. Assists in developing emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and digital methods of operating procedures (DMOPs) in relation to incidents. Assists in providing emergency monitoring response to irregular or malfunctioning conditions. Works on tasks (e.g., making rounds, initial assessments on equipment performance) as assigned with varying levels of supervision, sometime minimal. Supports senior colleagues as an assistant. Builds knowledge in operating equipment and systems within a set discipline (e.g., electrical, mechanical, controls). Operates all systems and equipment in a safe and professional manner. Performs monitoring physical inspection of critical environment-related facility equipment (e.g., controls, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning [HVAC], mechanical systems), building, and grounds for unsafe or abnormal conditions. Performs various inspections and validations of equipment performance. Advises less experienced colleagues on issues found while monitoring applicable CE systems. Applies to but is not limited to US-based Data Center roles: Occasional climbing of ladders. Frequent climbing of stairs and/or ramps. Prolonged standing. Occasional lifting 50lbs / 22.5kg. Occasional push or pull 50-75 lbs / 22.5-34kg. with assistive device. Normal visual acuity (near, far and peripheral with correction), defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. Normal color vision for electrical work, defined via standard medical terms and applicable criteria. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. 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 2+ 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 3+ years mission critical services experience (e.g., high-availability assembly/manufacturing/critical infrastructure environments such as data centers, Chillers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or related fields) OR equivalent experience. 1+ year(s) 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. 1 + year(s) experience with knowledge and understanding of the critical electrical and mechanical systems of a facility (e.g. generators, Uninterruptable Power Supply [UPS] systems, static transfer systems, chillers, air handlers, controls) their interdependencies, and how they perform to support critical IT load.