Senior Critical Environment Technician

Microsoft

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On-site
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Phoenix, AZGoodyear, AZ
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8 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday
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Mar 14, 2027

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TL;DR · Senior Critical Environment Technician

As a Senior Critical Environment Technician within the Cloud Operations & Innovation team, you will maintain the critical infrastructure powering essential cloud services and foundational technologies. You will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for complex electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems while ensuring all work meets safety and security requirements. Your daily responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, performing equipment inspections, managing method statement of work documents, and responding to onsite incidents as a technical expert. You will utilize telemetry, control systems, and computerized maintenance management systems to monitor performance and track assets. The role requires expertise in HVAC, mechanical systems, and electrical components to ensure reliable datacenter operations. Key skills include root cause analysis, developing standard operating procedures, and mentoring less experienced technicians while managing high-availability infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

What you'll do

  • Perform independent troubleshooting and maintenance for complex electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems.
  • Lead onsite incident response teams to resolve abnormal conditions and perform corrective repairs.
  • Monitor equipment performance using telemetry, control systems, and other monitoring platforms.
  • Develop and review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and methods of procedure (MOPs).
  • Manage third-party vendors by coordinating schedules, overseeing work quality, and ensuring safety compliance.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians on complex infrastructure tasks.
  • Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track assets and document work orders.
  • Prepare detailed reports including root cause analyses and predictive performance data for equipment.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • 5+ years mission critical services work experience in high availability environments like data centers or refineries.
  • 1+ year of experience in a specialized field such as mechanical, electrical, or controls.
  • 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 with an Associate's Degree or trade certification (preferred).
  • 10+ years mission critical services experience with a High School Diploma or GED (preferred).

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