Data Center Operations Technician

The role

The Mechanical Operations Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems supporting a mission-critical data center in Mantsala, Finland. Working as part of a 24/7 Critical Facilities Operations team, the technician ensures maximum equipment availability while supporting the site's commitments to energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Critical Facilities Operations

Operate and monitor mechanical infrastructure using the Building Management System (BMS) and routine field inspections.

Respond to alarms, equipment faults, and operational events in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).

Record equipment readings, operating parameters, and shift activities.

Support planned switching operations and maintenance windows.

Mechanical Maintenance

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Troubleshoot mechanical failures and carry out repairs or coordinate vendor support.

Assist with commissioning, recommissioning, and integrated systems testing.

Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Mechanical Systems

Operate and maintain systems including:

Chilled water systems

CRAH and CRAC units

Chillers

Air Handling Units (AHUs)

Pumps and hydronic distribution systems

Heat exchangers

HVAC systems

District cooling and heat recovery systems (where applicable)

Water treatment systems

Mechanical valves and piping

Expansion vessels and pressure systems

Health, Safety & Compliance

Work in accordance with Finnish occupational safety legislation and EU health and safety requirements.

Follow Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and risk assessment procedures.

Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Participate in emergency response activities and incident investigations.

Promote a strong safety culture and environmentally responsible work practices.

Qualifications

Education

Vocational Qualification (Ammatillinen perustutkinto) or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC, Building Services Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.

Equivalent technical or military experience may also be considered.

Experience

2–5 years of experience maintaining mechanical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, manufacturing, hospitals, power generation, or other critical environments.

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and CMMS software is preferred.

Technical Skills

Knowledge of:

HVAC and cooling systems

Chilled water and hydronic systems

Pumps, motors, and heat exchangers

Mechanical fault diagnosis

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Mechanical drawings and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)

Energy-efficient building systems

Preferred Qualifications

Occupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti)

Hot Work Card (Tulityökortti)

First Aid Certificate (EA1 or equivalent)

Refrigerant handling qualification (where applicable)

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Finnish language skills are beneficial but not essential