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Automation & Controls Technician, NA (Santa Clara)

Automation & Controls Technician, NA (Santa Clara)

Vantage Data CentersSanta Clara, CA, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Automation And Controls Technician

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This role is based on-site in Santa Clara, CA in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

The Automation and Controls Technician is responsible for the overall functional health of critical monitoring and control systems. Requirements for this position include full familiarity with control systems arrangements and control components for Power and Cooling systems from the field component to the integrated systems level. Our team understands the functions of direct control devices and logic controllers as well as the extended effects of failure of those devices in the larger context of systems automation. You will have a familiarity with sensors and monitoring devices and the ability to ensure data reliability, as well as act as an advisor to our Site Operations team, guiding technicians through effective troubleshooting. You will regularly collaborate with Engineering teams, Software Development teams, and Site Operations teams. You will be on call to resolve existing automation systems in a live, mission-critical environment.

Essential Job Functions

Installation and Calibration :

Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic devices, instruments, and equipment such as transmitters, controllers, and sensors.

Perform tests and calibrations on instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Technical Support and Troubleshooting :

Provide full technical and troubleshooting support for Site Operations teams in response to control system failures, including the diagnosis and repair of malfunctions in PLC, network, instrumentation, and any other critical control system issues during an incident.

System Configuration and Maintenance :

Configure and adjust control systems and equipment according to production specifications.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities.

Work with innovative automation systems from large scale industrial controls vendors.

Safety and Compliance :

Align with all safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ensure data communications from monitored systems remain intact, and data is properly collected and stored.

Collaboration and Feedback :

Work with Engineering and Construction teams to ensure the reliability of new and modified installations.

Provide system reliability feedback to Design Engineering teams for future design considerations.

Collaborate with members of the Reliability Engineering team and Site Operations team for sustaining existing automation architecture.

Data Analysis and Improvement :

Analyze and process system-collected data and recommend improvements to site operations and maintenance strategies.

Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and facilitate corrective actions.

System Upgrades and Maintenance Programs :

Perform system component upgrades to ensure reliability and combat obsolescence.

Design maintenance programs to minimize control systems maintenance complexity and reduce maintenance downtime.

Site Response Procedures and Training :

Design appropriate site response procedures based on potential control system failures.

Ensure Site Teams are proficient with Building Management Systems and control system operations.

Additional Duties :

Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Participate in a rotating, 24 / 7 / 365 on-call team of Automation Technicians, responding to high-priority incidents related to building automation.

Education / Experience :

3-5 years of experience in Industrial Automation required.

Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Skills :

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of automation systems (control loops, field IO, etc.) in a mission critical environment.

Knowledge of automation systems communication protocols is required, to include Ethernet / IP, Modbus / TCP, Modbus / RTU and BACnet.

Advanced Knowledge of programming to include Rockwell Automation software platform is required.

Knowledge of industrial PLC systems manufactured by innovative, large-scale vendors.

Travel required is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

Salary Range : $115,000 - $125,000 base + bonus

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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