Critical Environment Technician

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dulles, VA
Posted: 2 days ago
Closes: Nov 29, 2026

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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Critical Environment Technician

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As a Critical Environment Technician in Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the critical infrastructure of datacenters by performing routine inspections, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols. Your daily tasks include monitoring facility equipment for unsafe conditions, conducting maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, and developing operating procedures to ensure reliable operations. You will utilize Microsoft’s CMMS system to track assets and complete work orders while adhering to strict security policies. This role requires a hands-on approach to troubleshooting at the subsystem level and involves coordinating with third-party contractors and vendors, processing MSOW documents, and leading efforts to identify root causes of issues. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in electrical and mechanical systems maintenance, understands Task Hazard Analysis (THA), and Method Statement of Work (MSOW) requirements, and is proficient in using telemetry and control systems for monitoring site status.

Skills

CMMS HVAC SCADA Terraform Python PostgreSQL CI/CD Kubernetes Docker Prometheus Grafana Azure AWS Git Ansible Nagios Zabbix ELK Stack Splunk

What you'll do

Escalates unsafe working conditions immediately and promotes a safe culture.
Troubleshoots equipment to the subsystem level and identifies root causes.
Prepares and submits required reports for trending and analysis.
Escorts third-party contractors, enforcing security requirements during access.
Performs various types of maintenance with minimal supervision, ensuring security.

What we're looking for

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems at a subsystem level.
Experience in developing and implementing SOPs and MOPs for critical infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of safety protocols and security governance frameworks.
Skilled in using CMMS tools for equipment asset tracking and maintenance work orders.
Capable of performing various types of maintenance with minimal supervision across multiple disciplines.
Proficient in monitoring and analyzing telemetry data from control systems to identify trends and issues.
Experience coordinating third-party contractor activities while enforcing strict security requirements.

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