Data Center Mechanical Data Analyst

Job TitleTop 3 Must-Have HARD Skills & Years of ExperienceData Analysis Experience (4+ years) – Strong ability to analyze telemetry, identify trends, and interpret signalsKusto (KQL) – Working proficiency (can be developed further if strong in data analysis)Grafana and/or Power BI – Experience building dashboards and interpreting data insightsNote: Python experience is a plus but not required. Candidates with strong data analysis and data center/mechanical experience will be prioritized over deep scripting expertise.Key Requirements / Ideal Candidate ProfileWe are seeking a strong communicator who can clearly articulate findings, collaborate cross-functionally, and provide concise updates during active investigations.Candidates should have:4+ years of relevant experience in data analysis, operations, or incident reviewData center experience with a strong understanding of critical environmentsBackground in Mechanical and/or Electrical systems, with Mechanical experience strongly preferred over electrical if one must be prioritizedAbility to interpret telemetry signals and support incident investigations in high-availability environmentsComfort working in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with cross-functional teamsDay-to-Day ResponsibilitiesMorning RoutineReview overnight incidents, alerts, and telemetry signalsIdentify anomalies, trends, or issues requiring deeper investigationPrioritize workload based on urgency and impactActive Investigation & CoordinationInvestigate incidents and abnormal signals (validate data, confirm accuracy, determine next steps)Partner with engineering, operations, and SMEs to gather context and validate findingsParticipate in team syncs and provide status updatesCommunication & DocumentationProvide clear, timely updates during investigationsSummarize findings, risks, and recommended next stepsMaintain strong communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersData Hygiene & TaggingEnsure accurate incident tagging, classification, and metadata updatesIdentify and escalate data quality or signal gapsSupport improvements to monitoring and detection logicEnd-of-Day Wrap-UpReassess incident queue and ensure ownership of open itemsShare concise status updates, blockers, and next stepsTechnical & Functional SkillsKQL querying for signal validation and telemetry analysis (preferred, not mandatory if strong in data analysis)Experience with Grafana and/or Power BIFamiliarity with monitoring systems, telemetry pipelines, and alerting frameworksStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAdditional Preferred BackgroundExperience in data center operations, critical environments, or site reliabilityMechanical systems exposure (cooling, HVAC, infrastructure) strongly preferredAbility to work with ambiguous data and drive structured investigationsPerformance ExpectationsQuality and accuracy of analysisAbility to meet deadlines and manage workload effectivelyClear communication and documentationWork EnvironmentRemoteFast-moving, collaborative small v-teamSummaryThe main function of this role is to analyze and interpret telemetry data, investigate incidents, and coordinate cross-team efforts to ensure accurate signal detection and operational excellence within a data center environment.