Genesis10 is currently seeking an Associate Critical Infrastructure Technician (Day Shift) - Onsite position with a Leading Technology Firm located in Plano, TX. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. As an Associate Critical Infrastructure Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting all power distribution and RDU (power strip) related issues. This role involves the installation, routing, termination, and testing of rack power distribution within the data center, as well as the accurate documentation of power topology in the company's DCIM system. You will be mentored by level 2 technicians and assist with various critical facilities and preventive maintenance tasks as necessary. This position requires basic data center power experience and entry-level electrical safety skills.
Responsibilities: - Installation, routing, termination, and testing of rack power distribution (RDpower strips, power whips, and busway tap-offs) between PDUs, busways, panelboards, and server racks
- Dressing, labeling, and management of power whips and RDUs in accordance with industry (NEC/NFPA 70E) standards to maintain clean, serviceable, and well-documented power runs
- Troubleshooting and resolution of power physical-layer issues, including testing circuits and replacing faulty RDUs, power whips, or connectors
- Manage Change Managements (CMs), procedures, maintenance events for all sites
- Support and resolution of UPS, PDU, STS/ATS, and backup generator issues, and response to power alarms and events
- Support of mechanical and cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH units, in-row coolers, chilled water) and environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, leak detection)
- Troubleshooting and resolution of console connectivity issues
- Troubleshooting and resolution of all power distribution and RDU (power strip) related issues, including failed breakers and bus monitors
- Accurate documentation of power topology (PDU breaker busway RDU rack) in the company's DCIM system, including power string audits and correction of discrepancies
- Respond to all system problems on a 24X7 basis and take part in on-call rotation
- Assisting Data Center Technicians with power-related troubleshooting and incident response
- Escorting and overseeing vendors/contractors performing electrical and mechanical work; enforcing safety and change-control (MOP/SOP) procedures
- Ensure the data center house rules and electrical safety practices (LOTO, arc-flash, PPE) are being followed and immediately report any concerns to leadership
- Ensure the data center cleanliness; any issues with cleanliness must be reported to leadership
Requirements: - 2+ years in a Data Center Critical Facilities / Critical Infrastructure Role
- 2+ years data center power distribution experience (UPS, PDU, RDU/power strips, busway, breakers)
- 2+ years applying electrical safety practices (LOTO, arc-flash, PPE)
Desired skills: - Experience reading and interpreting electrical one-line diagrams and power topology
- Experience with DCIM/BMS systems and power monitoring (branch-circuit / bus monitoring)
- Experience with mechanical/cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, chilled water)
- Critical power and cooling systems
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Pay rate range:$22.00 - $30.80
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
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