Critical Environment Technician (Shifts)

About the role

As a Critical Environment Technician (CET) in Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team, you will keep the datacenter’s critical infrastructure running. You will work on‑site in shifts, inspect equipment, perform preventive and corrective maintenance, and respond to incidents while ensuring a safe work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as an operations specialist in a major area such as electrical, mechanical, controls, or generators, handling advanced tasks independently.
• Inspect and supervise critical‑environment equipment (HVAC, heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning, mechanical systems) and building grounds for unsafe or abnormal conditions.
• Use the internal Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track assets and complete work‑order requests.
• Lead onsite incident‑response teams, coordinate with other critical‑facilities professionals, and perform corrective repairs without supervision.
• Monitor equipment performance through telemetry and other platforms to anticipate issues.

Required profile

• Hands‑on understanding of critical‑environment equipment and datacenter operations.
• Ability to work independently on advanced technical tasks and to recognize safe versus unsafe conditions.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.

Required skills

• Electrical, mechanical, and controls systems knowledge.
• HVAC and generator maintenance expertise.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Use of telemetry platforms for equipment monitoring.