Critical Facilities Technician - Milan (Melegnano)

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Critical Facilities Technician who knows what best-in-class service looks like and can make that a reality. This role is an important member of our facilities team where we manage some of the most efficient and cost-effective data center facilities in the industry.

The successful candidate for this role will work with a team of other electrical and mechanical-focused engineers performing maintenance and repair for our data center infrastructure. We take our customer requirements for uptime seriously and keep our facilities maintained to a very high standard to ensure uninterrupted service for our customers.

If you enjoy working on critical data center systems (UPSs, PDUs, Diesel Generators, ATS equipment, and Building Controls), as well as industrial electrical equipment and systems that include power distribution components/wiring, electronic components, and lighting systems, and if you know the importance of getting it right the first time without disrupting mission-critical data centers, then please read on!

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the completion of the maintenance activities to the highest quality level of planification, preparation, execution, and reporting
• Ensure the full reliability of the infrastructures with a focus on continuity of services, energy efficiency, and budgetary constraints
• Use the BMS (Backup Management System) and all available systems and do regular walkthroughs to keep up to date with the appropriate monitoring on-site

Duties

• In close collaboration with the contractors, participate in the drafting of the preventive maintenance schedule for the site infrastructures and implement it in collaboration with all service providers concerned.
• Participate in the implementation of the site-specific crisis management plan and in the tests and implementation exercises concerning this plan.
• Within applicable and authorized interventions according to the local regulation and the up-to-date certification(s) of the CFT, be capable of manipulating/activating certain electrical and or mechanical and or security infrastructures to protect people and property and/or maintain service continuity on the site.
• Monitor the capacities of the infrastructure equipment very closely at their different levels and their load of use/demand, and report back to the Site Manager.
• Anticipate the impact of the future development of customer loads on these infrastructures by implementing warning thresholds and investigating technical solutions to reinforce the infrastructures.
• According to the Site Manager's instructions, carry out this infrastructure reinforcement analysis well in advance.
• Participate with the construction team to any site construction phase including the commissioning, and specifically to ensure service continuity to the customers.
• Actively contribute to all improvement actions in the site PUE.
• Proactively raise awareness of the need to increase the power level that is contractually agreed upon with the energy provider.
• Develop energy quality indicators as provided on behalf of infrastructures, by keeping appropriate records.
• Ensure the highest standards of cleanliness by adapting the ad-hoc services.
• Manage all services/suppliers concerned and the external appearance of the building, working in coordination with its owner’s technical /operational departments.
• With the assistance of the IT and Controls departments, ensure the proper operation of the site’s BMS.
• Ensure that resources allow the infrastructure monitoring and efficient usage at all times.
• Support and monitor the maintenance service providers daily and keep up to date with the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) per VANTAGE’s requirements.
• Participate in regular audits which are designed to assess the level of service continuity and analyse risks.
• Implement improvement plans arising from diverse data center operation activities and observations.

Job Requirements

• Technical training (advanced technician or engineer level) in one of the following fields: electricity, air conditioning, fire and physical safety and security, or centralized building management systems.
• Data Center experience, ideally in data center operations or similar mission-critical environments.
• Demonstrate knowledge in operating, maintaining, repairing, inspecting, and testing critical electrical distribution systems, HVAC systems, and building management/automation equipment.
• Technical versatility.
• Supervision of Level II, III, and IV maintenance work on the site infrastructure.
• Reactivation of circuit breakers in low-voltage electrical equipment.
• Supervision of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Good communication skills with third parties and internal customers.
• Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and the capacity to generate new ideas.
• Highly motivated at problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and a genuine commitment to following up on actions.
• Good writing skills.
• Everyday use of standard office equipment.
• Proven skills in the use of software, such as BMS, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, and MS Project.
• Candidates must possess reliable transportation for reporting to work for shifts, or emergencies.
• Travel is expected to be less than 5%, occasionally for training purposes.
• English and Italian language minimum level B2.

Physical activities and requirements

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Manoeuvring and working underneath and around raised floors of varying heights.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.