Senior Critical Environment Technician, Mechanical SME

Microsoft

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Phoenix, AZGoodyear, AZ
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2 days ago
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Mar 21, 2027

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TL;DR · Senior Critical Environment Technician, Mechanical SME

Senior Critical Environment Technician - Mechanical SME joins the Cloud Operations & Innovation team to maintain critical infrastructure supporting essential online services and cloud platforms. This role involves performing complex maintenance, troubleshooting systems independently, and managing vendor activities while ensuring safety and security protocols are met. The technician will monitor equipment performance using telemetry, control systems, and other monitoring platforms to identify trends and resolve issues. Key responsibilities include developing standard operating procedures, conducting root cause analyses, and providing mentorship to less experienced team members. The position requires expertise in mechanical systems, including HVAC and cooling infrastructure, within a data center environment. Candidates must possess experience in mission-critical services and be proficient in using computerized maintenance management systems to track assets and work orders while ensuring all equipment remains operational and reliable for high-availability service delivery.

What you'll do

  • Perform independent troubleshooting and maintenance for complex mechanical systems, electrical components, and HVAC equipment.
  • Lead onsite incident response teams to resolve abnormal conditions and perform corrective repairs without supervision.
  • Monitor equipment performance using telemetry, control systems, and other platforms to identify trends and potential issues.
  • Develop and review technical procedures including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Method Statements of Work (MSOW).
  • Manage third-party vendors by coordinating schedules, providing site escorts, and ensuring work meets safety standards.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track assets, log changes, and manage work orders.
  • Prepare complex reports including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to support data-driven operational improvements.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years mission critical services work/applied learning experience in high availability environments.
  • 1+ year(s) experience in a specialized area such as mechanical, electrical, or controls fields.
  • Ability to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check every two years.
  • Associate's Degree or technical trade certification (preferred).
  • 7+ years mission-critical services experience if holding an Associate's Degree or trade certification (preferred).
  • 10+ years mission-critical services experience if holding a High School Diploma/GED (preferred).

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