Data Center Technician

Role : Data Center Technician

Location: Dallas TX (Onsite)

Duration: Contract

Perform hardware installations (rack / stack) and cable installations (routing terminating structured cabling) including troubleshooting and testing

Also perform hardware decommissions and cable removal

Coordinate DCS IT asset redundant power requirements with appropriate facilities staff to ensure proper load balance and failover capacity to avoid cascading failures

Prepare and coordinate incoming/outgoing shipments

Compare packing lists with purchase details to ensure accurate make model and quantities are received and processed

Perform remote hands support (e.g. power cycles physical environment and cabling inspections swap out failed components hardware upgrades testing of copper and fiber cables handling storage media and enter troubleshooting commands)

Grant site access to vendors and/or escort 3rd parties requiring Data Center access for approved activities and ensure their compliance with site standards

Carry out daily housekeeping checks of the data halls and record findings

Support Service Management and related processes (e.g. Service Request Incident Change) by creating updating approving and closing associated assigned tickets

Ensure that Method Statements and Risk Assessments are prepared and used for all tasks undertaken completing safe working practices at all times