Mission Critical Operations Technician
Ashburn, Virginia | On-Site
$38–$48 per hour + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits
GH Engage is supporting a data center operator with hires across Northern Virginia.
We’re looking for experienced Mission Critical Operations Technicians to support 24/7 operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and incident response across live data center environments.
The Opportunity
This is a hands-on role working with critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, helping maintain reliability and uptime across a high-availability facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain critical electrical and mechanical systems
- Complete equipment rounds, inspections, and planned maintenance
- Respond to alarms, faults, and operational incidents
- Troubleshoot UPS, generators, switchgear, cooling, HVAC, and BMS systems
- Complete CMMS work orders and technical documentation
- Follow structured operating and change-control procedures
- Coordinate vendors and contractors on-site
What You’ll Bring
- Experience within data centers, critical facilities, utilities, hospitals, pharma, semiconductor, manufacturing, or another high-availability environment
- Strong electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, or multi-skilled maintenance background
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining critical equipment
- Ability to work a 24/7 shift schedule
Compensation & Benefits
- $38–$48 per hour
- Overtime opportunities
- Annual bonus potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Training and career development
About GH Engage
GH Engage specializes in engineering recruitment across the mission-critical and built environment sectors throughout North America, the UK, and EMEA.
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Mission Critical Operations Technician in Ashburn at GH Engage
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