Posted 22 July, 2026
Facilities operations Technician
Insight Global
Abilene, TX, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Overview
Join a mission-critical data center team responsible for maintaining the electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and control systems that support 24/7 operations. You'll troubleshoot equipment, perform preventative maintenance, respond to incidents, and help ensure facility uptime, safety, and reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting critical facilities, industrial environments, data centers, utilities, manufacturing, healthcare, or large commercial buildings
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, one-lines, P&IDs, and technical documentation
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Electrical: Switchgear, UPS, generators, power distribution
- Mechanical/HVAC: Chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, pumps, cooling towers, chilled water systems
- Facility Operations: Integrated electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of safe work practices, including LOTO, PPE, and industrial safety procedures
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, high-risk environments
- Strong communication, accountability, and decision-making skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with critical power, cooling, HVAC, BMS/EPMS, or controls systems
- Background in commissioning, maintenance planning, vendor coordination, or acceptance testing
- OEM training (Schneider, Eaton, Vertiv, Siemens, ABB, Johnson Controls, Trane, Honeywell)
- Electrical or HVAC trade certifications
- EPA 608 Certification, NFPA 70E, or similar safety training
- CMMS experience
- Data center or critical infrastructure training (ASHRAE, Uptime, CHD, DCCA, etc.)
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot critical facility systems
- Respond to equipment alarms, incidents, and outages
- Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions
- Assist with upgrades, retrofits, and commissioning activities
- Follow and improve operational procedures, documentation, and maintenance practices
- Partner with vendors, engineers, contractors, and operations teams to ensure safe and reliable performance
- Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations clearly
- Senior-level technicians may lead complex troubleshooting efforts and mentor junior team members
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