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3Rd Shift Data Center Monitoring Jobs in California

ConfigUSA

Data Center

Culver City, CA · On-site

Oversees day to day data center operations including monitoring, maintenance, and incident management * Ensures robust high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans * Manages ...

DataBank

Data Center Technician 1

Irvine, CA · On-site

Data Center Technicians monitor all business-critical systems (BMS, Security) escalating issues and ... third parties and escorting them to designated work location while adhering and enforcing ...

Etched

Data Center Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K - $210K/yr

Build and operate monitoring and alerting for environmental health (temperature, humidity, power ... Thrive in fast-moving environments where requirements shift quickly and you need to make confident ...

Etched

Data Center Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$130K - $210K/yr

Build and operate monitoring and alerting for environmental health (temperature, humidity, power ... Thrive in fast-moving environments where requirements shift quickly and you need to make confident ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3rd shift data center monitoring technician?

To thrive as a 3rd Shift Data Center Monitoring Technician, you need a solid understanding of IT infrastructure, troubleshooting skills, and familiarity with data center operations, often supported by a relevant associate degree or certifications like CompTIA Server+. Proficiency with monitoring tools (such as SolarWinds, Nagios, or Data Center Infrastructure Management systems) and basic networking concepts is typically required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong problem-solving abilities are crucial soft skills for quickly identifying and addressing incidents during off-hours. These competencies ensure continuous uptime, minimize disruptions, and maintain the integrity of critical IT systems overnight.

What are the typical challenges faced by 3rd shift data center monitoring professionals, and how can they be managed?

3rd shift data center monitoring professionals often encounter challenges such as maintaining alertness during overnight hours, quickly responding to unexpected incidents, and communicating effectively with daytime teams. Managing these challenges involves establishing a consistent sleep schedule, leveraging monitoring tools for early detection of issues, and maintaining detailed shift logs to ensure smooth handovers. Collaboration with on-call engineers and clear documentation are crucial for resolving incidents and keeping operations running smoothly throughout the night.

What is a 3rd shift data center monitoring job?

3rd shift data center monitoring jobs involve overseeing the operations and security of data centers during overnight or late-night hours, typically from around 11 PM to 7 AM. Employees in these roles are responsible for monitoring system alerts, ensuring network and server uptime, responding to incidents, and performing routine checks. Their work is crucial for maintaining the stability and security of IT infrastructure while most other staff are off duty. These roles often require strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently during non-traditional hours.

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Manager (Shift), Data Center Operations (Night) (SV8)

CoreSite

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$197K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

About Coresite
At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.
Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.
 
Manager - Data Center Operations Role:
We are currently hiring for the Night Shift 11:00pm - 7:30am, Monday - Friday
The Manager - Data Center Operations must possess an expert level of knowledge and will be responsible for the operational integrity and regulatory compliance of the data center electrical, mechanical, fire life safety systems, and communications infrastructure. 
Mechanical responsibilities will include chilled water systems and components, HVAC systems such as roof top units, CRAC/CRAH units, and humidification systems.
Electrical responsibilities will include electrical/critical power distribution from the Utility/Generator main switchgear through the UPS systems out to the customer load.
Fire Life Safety responsibilities will include wet sprinkler systems and pre-action sprinkler systems as well as their associated detection devices.
Communications Infrastructure responsibilities will include IDF / MDF / MMR management, structured cabling and supporting infrastructure ownership, and customer space management.
The Manager - Data Center Operations is responsible for vendor management inclusive of daily work as well as service contracts.  Project management experience is required as the manager will be responsible for managing all aspect of projects from conception to completion.  The employee will also be accountable for commissioning activities within the data center.  The position requires expert ability in MOP writing.
This position will also be directly responsible operational efficiency and energy management within the data center.  The manager will be expected to develop and implement operational strategies aimed at improving data center efficiencies without increasing uptime risk to the customer.  A Data Center Manager is also responsible for ensuring the facility adheres to all compliance and audit requirements as well as company and industry standards.
The Manager - Data Center Operations will be a training instructor and assist the Data Center Senior Manager in ensuring all technicians are qualified within the data center.  The Data Center Manager will ensure technicians are aware of all code and standards revisions.
The Manager - Data Center Operations will assist the Data Center Senior Manager and Market director in developing financial OPEX and CAPEX budgets and forecasts.  The manager will model proposed project ROI. Responsibility for procurement fulfillment including developing scopes, obtaining proposals, creating purchasing requisitions and ensuring invoices are paid rests with the technician. 
The Manager - Data Center Operations is a people manager who will serve the role of shift manager.  The individual must possess strong management and interpersonal skills.  The Manager - Data Center Operations is responsible for evaluations and coaching of his or her direct reports. The manager is to work closely with the Senior Manager - Data Center Operations to ensure all staff is trained and qualified.  Regular team and individual meetings are required.
 
Duties:
  • Data center subject matter expert for electrical, mechanical, and fire life safety systems.
  • Operate, monitor, maintain, and respond to abnormal conditions in facilities systems. Areas include: Electrical, Mechanical, Building Monitoring, and Control.
  • Tracking and trending site efficiencies and energy consumption.
  • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.  Ideal candidate will have a demonstrated technical ability and innovative thinking cross functionally, including integrated systems and IT
  • People manager responsible for assigning shifts, works, approving time off, etc.
  • Training and mentoring of junior staff.
  • Work with technicians and vendors to ensure preventive and predicative maintenance schedules are met and maintenance is completed on time.
  • Work with, and provides guidance, to the site Data Center Operations Manager to determine maintenance requirements for mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
  • Manage vendor procurement and billing process.
  • Site budgeting and forecasting both CapEx and OpEx.
  • Create highly detailed technical procedures for maintenance events, emergency situations, standard site evolutions, etc.
  • Expert technical review of procedures 
  • Expert technical review of company standards and policies
  • Manage site audits both internal and external
  • Adherence to compliance standards
  • Manage systems to avoid unplanned, customer-impacting outages
  • Manage the data floor and back of house mechanical loading capacity thereby ensuring that the cooling system is operating at its highest efficiency
  • Provide applied mechanical and integrated control expertise for the entire data center
  • Navigate and utilize a CMMS system.
  • Ensures that processes are completed in a timely manner pertaining to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and data is uploaded to the OSS accordingly.
  • Provide day-to-day exceptional customer service and support.
  • On-call availability may be required to respond to emergency situations at the data center
  • Adhere to and promote CoreSite’s Principles of Operational Excellence
  • Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and 8 Guiding Principles
  • Special projects as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Interaction with Others-
This position is required to interact with Coresite personnel, vendors, partners, contractors and clients.
 
Work Attributes-
Knowledge
  • Expert understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including, but not limited to the following:  electrical distribution and layout, Transformers, PLC’s, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, STS’, ATS’ PDU’s, Chilled Water Systems, CRAC/CRAH’s, Pre-Action Sprinkler Systems
  • Expert knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety
  • Expert knowledge of fiber optics / cabling infrastructure and industry best practices.
  • Expert knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e. lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA and state regulations)
  • Expert knowledge and experienced with data trending / tracking and analysis and ability to rapidly learn and use PC based, integrated critical monitoring systems
  • Expert knowledge of energy efficiency best practices.
  • Proficient in Electrical, Mechanical, Protection, and controls systems commissioning.
Skills
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience installing, maintaining, and/or troubleshooting large commercial and industrial systems including:
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Large Centrifugal Chillers
  • Cooling Towers
  • Heat Exchangers
  • Water Treatment Systems
  • VFD’s and Pumps
  • HVAC equipment
  • CRAC/CRAH’s
  • Humidification Systems
  • BMS and PLC Controls
  • Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems
  • Fuel/Oil systems,
  • 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution
  • Static UPS Systems
  • Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems
  • Experienced people manager
  • Proven leadership skills.
  • Experienced vendor management skills including service contract management.
  • Experienced project management skills, including budgeting, time tracking, schedule creation, scope development, contract management
  • Proven skills in facility budgeting and forecasting.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff.
  • Ability to coordinate, supervise and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.
  • Ability to learn quickly and address issues as they arise during normal working hours or after hours.
  • Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment
  • Ability to logically analyze and solve problems
  • Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects
  • Operate Hand and Machine Tools (hammer, drill, saw, etc.)
  • Operate electrical tools such as a multi-meter or infrared camera
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent time in rate.
  • 7 or more years in a mechanical/electrical position within critical facilities (preference given to a data center, hospital, or power plant experience)
  • 3-5 years’ experience in administering and managing facility preventative maintenance programs and budgets.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in vendor and project management
  • 3-5 years’ experience in technical procedure and policy writing.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in people management
  • Be able to pass an extensive background check, including criminal history, personal references, employment and education verifications, and Department of Motor Vehicle and credit check.
 
Physical Demands and special requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to stand 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to walk 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to sit 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to climb and balance 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to reach with hands & arms 1/3 – 2/3 of the time
  • Ability to smell, talk & hear
  • Ability to use hands to type, handle & feel
  • Ability to reach with hands and arms
  • Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see color
  • Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
  • Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 1/3 of the time

Benefits - 

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!
  • First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
  • Dental insurance through Delta Dental
  • Vision insurance through VSP
  • Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
  • Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
  • Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
  • Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
  • First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
  • Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
  • 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
  • Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
  • Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
 
Additional Perks
  • Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
  • Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
  • Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
  • Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
  • Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
  • Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
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