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Job Description

Oracle is seeking a Critical Facility Technician - HVAC to join our Data Center Facilities Engineering Team. The Critical Facility Technician - HVAC will be a key member of the operations team, tasked with the operation, maintenance, and optimization of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and related critical infrastructure. Candidates should have extensive experience in HVAC systems, climate control technologies, automation, and safety protocols, ensuring maximum reliability, efficiency, and safety in critical environments.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational tasks on HVAC systems, including technical and administrative duties, following established protocols to ensure optimal climate control, safety, and uninterrupted operations.

• Process and complete maintenance tasks efficiently and on schedule using a digital facility management system, with a focus on HVAC system performance.

• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of HVAC systems, including chillers, air handlers, cooling towers, chillers and related infrastructure. Complete required training certifications and provide expert guidance on HVAC operations when needed.

• Respond promptly to facility emergencies, particularly those involving temperature or humidity control, adhering to predefined response procedures to mitigate risks and ensure continuity of critical systems.

• Conduct regular assessments of HVAC equipment, ductwork, and safety pathways to detect and address any irregularities or hazards.

• Diagnose issues in HVAC systems, assess performance, and propose upgrades to improve energy efficiency, cooling capacity, and system reliability.

• Collaborate with external contractors to ensure compliance with operational standards and protocols during HVAC system maintenance or upgrades. Coordinate and monitor contractor activities related to climate control infrastructure.

• Promptly escalate operational or system issues, particularly those affecting HVAC performance, to facility leadership for resolution.

• Identify and suggest improvements to enhance the maintenance and operational framework for HVAC systems and related infrastructure.

• Operate on a rotating shift schedule, including potential night and holiday shifts, as required to support 24/7 critical operations. • Control Center Operations: Use digital tools in a control center to monitor HVAC systems, manage alerts, streamline communications, diagnose climate-related issues, and allocate resources effectively.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in maintaining and operating HVAC systems, climate control technologies, or related technical maintenance fields.

• Capability to work at heights and use ladders safely.

• Ability to lift or move objects weighing 50 pounds or more.

• Comfort sitting or standing at a workstation for prolonged periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in critical environments such as data centers, industrial facilities, or high-tech infrastructure, with a focus on HVAC systems.

• Professional certification or licensure in HVAC systems

• Familiarity with digital facility management systems used for monitoring HVAC performance.

• In-depth understanding of critical facility climate control infrastructure, including chillers, air handlers, and cooling towers.

• Knowledge of HVAC, environmental monitoring, and safety systems used in high-stakes environments.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, or diagrams for HVAC and climate control systems.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

8 years of experience in operating data center critical infrastructure, critical facility operations, or related field

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field AND 4 years of experience in operating data center critical infrastructure, critical facility operations, or related field.

Job Skills:

Preventative Maintenance: Demonstrated ability to conduct preventative maintenance to ensure equipment/system reliability over time.

Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Permits to Work: Demonstrated compliance management of permit-to-work processes and requirements for safe operations.

Computerized Maintenance Management Software: Demonstrated proficiency in managing maintenance using CMMS tools.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

9 years of experience in operating data center critical infrastructure, critical facility operations, or related field

OR

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field AND 5 years of experience in operating data center critical infrastructure, critical facility operations, or related field.

Co-location vendor management:

1 year of experience working with operation and maintenance of building systems, uninterruptible power supply generators, cooling, building automation, and fire and life safety systems.

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