Facilities Operation Technician – Mechanical
Oracle, Columbia, SC, United States
Job Description
As a
Facilities Operations Technician II — Mechanical
, you will support and independently contribute to the reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of mission‑critical mechanical and HVAC systems within hyperscale data centers. In this role, you will apply developing technical depth to maintain system reliability, perform troubleshooting, and support upgrades and operational improvements that protect uptime and long‑term performance.
Responsibilities
Support and improve mechanical and HVAC architectures and designs for high‑availability environments, including chilled water, DX, airside systems, and redundancy strategies.
Perform troubleshooting activities, incident investigations, and root cause analysis for mechanical and HVAC equipment or system issues.
Support capacity planning, retrofits, and operational initiatives, ensuring operability and maintainability of installed systems.
Partner with site operations teams to improve maintainability, safe execution of work, and documentation quality for mechanical and HVAC systems.
Support vendor technical reviews, commissioning activities, and operational handover requirements.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve performance, consistency, and lifecycle outcomes across sites.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience with mission‑critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or large commercial mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and equipment documentation.
Working knowledge of chilled water systems, DX cooling, controls integration, redundancy concepts, and operational risk.
Technical certification, trade experience, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.
Solid ownership and accountability in day‑to‑day operations.
Good operational judgment in time‑sensitive situations.
Clear communication of technical issues, findings, and risks.
Preferred Skills / Certifications
Experience with chillers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, heat exchangers, water treatment interfaces, controls, and mechanical distribution systems.
Familiarity with BMS, PLC/controls concepts, trending, alarm management, commissioning, and vendor coordination.
Experience supporting maintenance planning, acceptance testing, energy‑efficiency projects, or equipment change‑outs.
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification preferred for roles involving refrigerant‑handling activities on stationary HVACR equipment.
ASHRAE certifications and training are relevant for growing HVAC depth; ASHRAE currently maintains multiple certifications and identifies the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) credential as validation of HVAC design competency.
Schneider Electric University data center power‑and‑cooling coursework and DCCA‑oriented training are relevant for technicians building broader data center fluency.
OEM or manufacturer training on chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, cooling towers, controls platforms, or water‑cooled plant equipment preferred.
Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) is more design‑oriented than technician‑oriented, but it is a legitimate data center credential for candidates involved in higher‑level infrastructure design and Tier concepts.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
This is a
mission‑critical role
supporting 24/7 operations where 100% uptime is essential; as such, regular attendance and flexibility for shift‑based schedules are required. To perform these duties, you must be able to frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, push/pull objects, and climb stairs. You will be required to lift or move up to
39 pounds
independently and participate in group lifts for loads
40 pounds or greater
. Additionally, you must be capable of maintaining balance while working from a ladder or elevated platforms. These tasks are performed in an industrial environment and must be executed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain the continuous health of the facility infrastructure.
Salary & Benefits
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Disclaimer
Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Career Level
IC5
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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As a
Facilities Operations Technician II — Mechanical
, you will support and independently contribute to the reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of mission‑critical mechanical and HVAC systems within hyperscale data centers. In this role, you will apply developing technical depth to maintain system reliability, perform troubleshooting, and support upgrades and operational improvements that protect uptime and long‑term performance.
Responsibilities
Support and improve mechanical and HVAC architectures and designs for high‑availability environments, including chilled water, DX, airside systems, and redundancy strategies.
Perform troubleshooting activities, incident investigations, and root cause analysis for mechanical and HVAC equipment or system issues.
Support capacity planning, retrofits, and operational initiatives, ensuring operability and maintainability of installed systems.
Partner with site operations teams to improve maintainability, safe execution of work, and documentation quality for mechanical and HVAC systems.
Support vendor technical reviews, commissioning activities, and operational handover requirements.
Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to improve performance, consistency, and lifecycle outcomes across sites.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience with mission‑critical, industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, healthcare, or large commercial mechanical systems.
Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, sequences of operation, and equipment documentation.
Working knowledge of chilled water systems, DX cooling, controls integration, redundancy concepts, and operational risk.
Technical certification, trade experience, apprenticeship completion, or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capability.
Solid ownership and accountability in day‑to‑day operations.
Good operational judgment in time‑sensitive situations.
Clear communication of technical issues, findings, and risks.
Preferred Skills / Certifications
Experience with chillers, pumps, cooling towers, CRAH/CRAC units, heat exchangers, water treatment interfaces, controls, and mechanical distribution systems.
Familiarity with BMS, PLC/controls concepts, trending, alarm management, commissioning, and vendor coordination.
Experience supporting maintenance planning, acceptance testing, energy‑efficiency projects, or equipment change‑outs.
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification preferred for roles involving refrigerant‑handling activities on stationary HVACR equipment.
ASHRAE certifications and training are relevant for growing HVAC depth; ASHRAE currently maintains multiple certifications and identifies the Certified HVAC Designer (CHD) credential as validation of HVAC design competency.
Schneider Electric University data center power‑and‑cooling coursework and DCCA‑oriented training are relevant for technicians building broader data center fluency.
OEM or manufacturer training on chillers, CRAH/CRAC systems, cooling towers, controls platforms, or water‑cooled plant equipment preferred.
Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) is more design‑oriented than technician‑oriented, but it is a legitimate data center credential for candidates involved in higher‑level infrastructure design and Tier concepts.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
This is a
mission‑critical role
supporting 24/7 operations where 100% uptime is essential; as such, regular attendance and flexibility for shift‑based schedules are required. To perform these duties, you must be able to frequently walk, bend, kneel, crouch, push/pull objects, and climb stairs. You will be required to lift or move up to
39 pounds
independently and participate in group lifts for loads
40 pounds or greater
. Additionally, you must be capable of maintaining balance while working from a ladder or elevated platforms. These tasks are performed in an industrial environment and must be executed safely, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain the continuous health of the facility infrastructure.
Salary & Benefits
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $109,200 to $223,400 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre‑tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non‑overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
Disclaimer
Certain US customer or client‑facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.
Career Level
IC5
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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