NEXTDC
Technology
DataCentreTechnician
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“Data Centre Technician at NEXTDC. Skills: Data centre operations, Critical infrastructure maintenance, Risk assessment. Support facility management team. Perform electrical maintenance”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure operations remain within risk profile; Minimise MTTR; Improve performance; Improve reliability
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Fault finding
24/7 operational environment, Rotating on-call roster, NV1 Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–5 years’ experience in data centre or colocation environment, NV1 Security Clearance, Recognised electrical qualifications, Recognised telecommunications qualifications, Hands-on electrical experience, Hands-on telecommunications experience
Nice to Have
Relevant electrical qualifications, Relevant telecommunications qualifications, Certificate III in Telecommunications, Ability to mentor junior team members
What You'll Do.
Support facility management team
Perform electrical maintenance
Perform mechanical maintenance
Manage security risks
Manage facility systems risks
Apply Risk Management Framework
Ensure infrastructure installation
Monitor system performance
Diagnose system performance
Perform fault finding
Support data hall monitoring improvement
Follow operational frameworks
Follow operational policies
Follow operational procedures
Promote OH&S training
Support OH&S training
Maintain working knowledge of systems
Assist with customer equipment handling
Assist with deliveries
Produce operational reports
Recommend performance improvements
Recommend reliability improvements
Participate in team activities
Participate in professional development
Engage in development discussions
Support on-call roster
Support additional tasks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Hyperscale Facility Management team; Engineering team; Facility Management; Services Manager
Communication Scope
Explain technical concepts
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 As a Data Centre Technician, you will support the Hyperscale Facility Management team in the day-to-day operation of the data centre, delivering high-quality electrical and mechanical maintenance while maintaining a strong focus on safety, uptime, and customer service. Working within a 24/7 operational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring all critical infrastructure systems are maintained to the highest standards and perform reliably. What you will do: * Assess and manage risks across OH&S, security, and critical facility systems, ensuring operations remain within the approved NEXTDC risk profile * Apply the NEXTDC Risk Management Framework to identify, analyse, and mitigate risks, feeding insights back to Engineering to improve design and operations * Ensure best-practice installation of customer infrastructure, including power monitoring, rack security, and environmental controls * Monitor and diagnose system performance via BMS and related platforms, performing fault finding to minimise MTTR * Support continuous improvement of data hall monitoring (temperature, humidity, alarms, power) alongside Facility Management * Follow all established framework
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