NEXTDC

Technology

24/7DataCentreTechnician

A$75–105k ~AI est. West Footscray, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“24/7 Data Centre Technician at NEXTDC. Skills: Critical infrastructure support, Mechanical systems reliability. Assist with vendor management. Manage critical cooling infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Meet uptime commitments

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

4 – 5 – 5 rotating shift roster, Day shifts 7am - 7pm, Night shifts 7pm - 7am, Travel between sites, Security clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Australian Citizenship required

Nice to Have

Engineering background (Mechanical/Electrical), Trade Certification, Mechanical/HVAC/electrical building services background, Basic data centre & cabling knowledge

What You'll Do.

Assist with vendor management

Manage critical cooling infrastructure

Support critical operations

Monitor critical operations

Maintain critical operations

Troubleshoot critical operations

Attend to Remote Hands requests

Collaborate with internal teams

Collaborate with customers

Support installations

Ensure visitor adherence to rules

Ensure contractor adherence to rules

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal teams; Customers

Full Job Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies. NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, operating 16 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with future national and international expansions in planning. At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. Where Cloud lives and AI thrives We are currently looking for a Trades or Technical individual, ideally with a mechanical background, to join us in the role of Data Centre Technician working within our facilities team operating on a 24/7 basis. Within this role, we will provide full on-the-job training to bring you up to speed on all aspects of data centre facility management and critical infrastructure. This includes hands-on exposure to mechanical systems such as cooling infrastructure (CRAC units, chillers, HVAC systems), electrical distribution systems, cabling infrastructure, building monitoring systems, and fire protection systems. This role is ideally suited to someone with a mechanical or electrical background who is looking to apply their skills within a mission-critical data centre environment. Refrigeration Mechanics, Mechanical Plumbers & Mechanical Engineers encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to work a 4 – 5 – 5 rotating shift roster with day shifts from 7am - 7pm and night shifts from 7pm - 7am. Key Responsibilities include: * Assist with vendor management for maintenance of all core mechanical and electrical systems * Manage and support critical cooling i

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