DC Systems Specialist
Role Overview
The DC Systems Specialist operates, monitors, and maintains the critical infrastructure systems of a data center, including power, cooling, monitoring, and fire protection, to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
The role supports daily operations, coordinates maintenance, and responds to incidents.
The position reports to the Data Center Manager or Facilities Operations Manager.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Summary
The DC Systems Specialist operates, monitors, and maintains the critical infrastructure systems of a data center, including power, cooling, monitoring, and fire protection, to ensure maximum uptime and reliability.
The role supports daily operations, coordinates maintenance, and responds to incidents.
The position reports to the Data Center Manager or Facilities Operations Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and monitor critical systems: UPS, batteries, generators, ATS/STS, PDUs, switchgear, and DC power plants
- Oversee cooling systems such as CRAC/CRAH units, chillers, and in-row cooling, and maintain temperature and humidity within design limits
- Monitor infrastructure using BMS, DCIM, and SCADA platforms, and respond to alarms and events
- Perform and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance with internal teams and vendors
- Manage incidents, troubleshoot faults, and restore services within SLA, then document root causes
- Plan and track capacity for power, cooling, rack space, and cabling
- Support installation, racking, cabling, labeling, and decommissioning of IT and network equipment
- Maintain fire detection and suppression systems, access control, CCTV, and leak detection
- Manage change requests, maintenance windows, and method-of-procedure (MOP) documentation
- Maintain asset registers, as-built drawings, single-line diagrams, and operating logs
- Prepare uptime, performance, and incident reports for management
- Enforce HSE, permit-to-work, and data center access and security procedures
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering (or a related field)
- 3-6 years of experience in data center, critical facilities, or mission-critical operations
- Certifications are a plus (e.g., CDCP/CDCS, Uptime Institute ATS/AOS, CDCE, or vendor training)
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