Job Description
As a Building Automation Technician, you will install, integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize controls systems that support reliable, efficient operation of hyperscale data centers. This is a hands-on role working across HVAC and critical building systems, with a strong emphasis on uptime, cybersecurity, and disciplined execution. This technician manages operations of multiple data center sites, driving the strategic direction for performance and health analysis, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives and security goals. Responsibilities include directing capacity evaluations, resolving complex technical issues, implementing advanced automation in issue triage, and establishing best practices and a continually evolving knowledge base. The role also sets strategy for incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement while collaborating across functions. Additionally, it oversees regional expansion projects, acts as a key liaison with project and engineering teams, and leads strategic planning for installations, repairs, inventory, logistics, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades, providing executive-level recommendations and mentorship throughout.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, and troubleshoot automation systems and field devices, including PLC/DDC controllers, sensors, actuators, and networked controls.
Integrate controls platforms with BMS/DCIM and OT/IT networks; validate sequences and tune performance to meet operational requirements.
Perform functional testing, preventive/predictive maintenance, software updates, and structured RCA on complex automation failures.
Maintain accurate documentation (as-builts, point lists, sequences, test results) and support operational readiness through turnover and training.
Execute work in alignment with automation cybersecurity and change-control requirements.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including deployment of analytics, trending standards, and commissioning enhancements.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Advanced controls/automation experience in mission-critical or industrial environments.
Strong protocol and integration experience (BACnet/Modbus/LonWorks), multi-vendor environments, and OT security awareness.
Skills and Competencies
Strong troubleshooting and commissioning discipline; documentation rigor.
Clear communication and ability to work effectively across vendors, electricians, mechanics, and IT/OT stakeholders.
Why Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?
Global impact at scale: Contribute directly to how mission-critical OCI data centers operate across regions and continents, influencing infrastructure reliability, security, sustainability, and long-term capacity growth.
Technically rigorous environment: Work alongside experienced engineers, automation specialists, and compliance teams in a rapidly scaling hyperscale cloud infrastructure, where disciplined execution and technical depth matter.
Culture built on operational excellence: Join an organization that values safety, process rigor, clear accountability, and continuous improvement as foundational to protecting uptime and customer trust.
Long-term career development: Benefit from internal mobility, role-based technical training, and development opportunities designed for professionals building long-term careers in cloud infrastructure and facilities operations.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
15 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 11 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 9 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout.
Job Skills:
Same as prior level plus;
Conflict Resolution: The ability to manage and resolve conflicts among people and situations in a constructive manner, recognizing and addressing sensitivities.
Negotiation: The ability to engage in a dialogue or process intending to reach a mutually agreeable outcome. This includes the ability to effectively articulate positions, actively listen to others, and skillfully adapt communication across situations and/or parties to align complementary interests.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
16 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout
OR
Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field AND 8 years of experience in IT infrastructure support, server administration, or data center operations, design, and layout.
People Leadership / Management Experience:
2 years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
Additional Experience:
Data Center or Cloud Industry Certifications.
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