Primary Job Title :
Data Center Critical Facilities Technician
Alternate / Related Job Titles :
Data Center Facilities Engineer
Critical Infrastructure Technician
MEP Data Center Engineer
Data Center Operations Technician
Facilities Monitoring Specialist
Location : Plano, TX
Onsite Flexibility :
Hybrid (onsite schedule determined by our client; occasional weekend work required)
Contract Details :
- Position Type : Contract
- Contract Duration : 12 months
- Start : September 29, 2025
- End : September 25, 2026
- Shift / Hours : 40 hours / week, occasional evenings and weekends; travel required (4-8 trips / year, including U.S. and Mexico)
Job Summary :
Join a Fortune 10 company as a Data Center Critical Facilities Technician , supporting high-availability IT operations and facility management. This role is responsible for data center MEP systems and requires advanced administration of Vertiv Sitescan and APC Data Center Expert / IT Advisor (DCE / ITA) tools. You'll help ensure 99.99% uptime by monitoring, configuring, and maintaining HVAC, UPS, generators, and other critical systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities :
Build, configure, and manage Vertiv Sitescan and / or APC DCE / ITA for monitoring and alerting.Configure, update, and program monitoring tools to track UPS, power strips, HVAC, and environmental systems.Manage license counts, thresholds, and alert / alarm settings for monitoring tools.Provide backend support for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering systems.Support data center managers with design, space management, and cabinet power / U-space planning.Ensure performance, availability, reliability, and security of IT and facility resources.Participate in incident ticketing, change management, and documentation processes.Collaborate with vendors to oversee equipment improvements and scheduled maintenance.Enforce safety, physical access, and security protocols for restricted data center areas.Document and inventory all data center equipment and assets.Research and recommend improvements in data center facilities and monitoring technologies.Provide weekend / evening support as needed and travel for facility support.Required Experience :
3-5 years of data center or facilities management experienceAdministration of Vertiv Sitescan and / or APC DCE / ITA (not just monitoring)Understanding of HVAC, UPS, ATS, and generator systemsBackground with incident ticketing and change management platformsStrong communication skills using Microsoft Office / TeamsAbility to follow structured processes and collaborate effectivelyNice-to-Have Experience :
Vendor oversight for equipment improvements or scheduled maintenanceFamiliarity with Nutanix, VMWare, Cisco switches, or similar data center platformsSpanish bilingual skillsPrior experience with environmental monitoring in data centersRequired Skills :
Vertiv Sitescan administrationAPC DCE / ITA configurationMEP engineering knowledge (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)HVAC systems troubleshootingChange management and incident trackingPreferred Skills :
Vendor coordination and oversightPhysical security and access enforcementResearch and adoption of new data center technologiesIT systems familiarity (servers, storage, networking)Additional Skills :
Ability to manage license counts and set thresholds for alertsTravel availability (quarterly or semi-annual trips)Ability to maintain positive demeanor and teamwork under pressureBenefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement FundAbout GTT :
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!
Job Number : 25-26108
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