Job Description
The Critical Operations Support Engineer I will be primarily responsible for all facilities’ major incident management, monitoring a dashboard for EMPS/BMS alarms, Subject Matter Expert (SME) level remote troubleshooting support, facilities change control, procedural compliance and review, and assisting with facilities program and application data integrity. Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned by management as needed.
The team works a set 12-hour shift schedule: 7 AM - 7 PM (Day Shift) and 7 PM - 7 AM (Night Shift). This role is for day shift.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
- Able to run, coordinate Major Incident Bridge Calls, create an incident review report (IRR)
- Answer phones to respond to facility requests
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) level technical support to assist Critical Operations Technicians
- Respond to alarms and take appropriate action to correct the problem or escalate based on the Facilities Operations Service Center policy
- Able to correlate changes that are causing alarms and critically think to make safe, effective decisions
- Provide resolution or escalation for incidents as required by QTS Service Level Agreements
- Conduct virtual troubleshooting and provide detailed notes when escalation is required
- Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of Service Now and Nuvolo
- Identifies opportunities for value-added process improvement
- Awareness of when to send customer communication based on impact on the customer
- Identify patterns that could potentially lead to issues and escalate or resolve them as needed
- Accountable for the status of created tickets, follow-through, resolution, and closure
- Follow-up with inquiries not immediately resolved
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS, PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES, TOTAL REWARDS
- AAS or BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
- Two or more years of experience in a data center or other critical environment.
- One or more years of experience with CMMS, ticketing, and monitoring platforms, such as ScienceLogic, ServiceNow, or similar applications
- One or more years of experience with monitoring systems such as BMS and EPMS
- Knowledgeable in the use of Configuration Management Database (CMDB)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledgeable with or willing to learn the required software applications
- US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
- Thorough understanding of QTS products and services with in-depth knowledge of service now and Nuvolo.
- Strong critical environment background.
- Team-oriented, driven and energetic professional who enjoys building and growing capabilities within the business.
- Must be capable to handle multiple simultaneous tasks under pressure while maintaining composure service and a professional demeanor
- Ability to make reliable decisions during high-pressure situations
- Excellent verbal, written and listening skills in working with technical and non-technical people
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and refocus quickly
- Ability to work and thrive in a matrix organization
- Ability to make informative decisions to implement and carry out goals
- Able to maintain a sense of urgency
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
- This position is bonus eligible.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Sterling, VA 20166: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sterling, VA 20166