Data Center Facilities Operations Technician V – Mechanical (IC5/OPX)

As a Facilities Operations Technician V – Mechanical, you will lead and guide the reliability, efficiency, and lifecycle performance of mission-critical mechanical and HVAC systems within hyperscale data centers. In this role, you will apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex issues, support high-impact events, and help guide upgrades, standards, and operational improvements that protect uptime and improve long-term performance

 Eligibility and Location Requirements

This position requires U.S. citizenship and is located onsite in Saline, Michigan. Relocation assistance may be available in accordance with Oracle's relocation policies.

Key Responsibilities 

• Define, review, and improve mechanical and HVAC architectures and designs for high-availability environments, including chilled water, DX, airside systems, and redundancy strategies.  

• Lead complex troubleshooting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis for high-impact or recurring mechanical and HVAC issues.  

• Develop and maintain site or fleet-aligned standards for cooling redundancy, controls integration, equipment selection, and mechanical system performance.  

• Partner on capacity planning, retrofits, and emerging initiatives, including liquid cooling and efficiency projects, ensuring operability and maintainability.  

• Lead or support vendor technical reviews, commissioning acceptance criteria, and operational handover requirements.  

• Partner with procurement, facilities, engineering, and construction teams to improve total cost of ownership through standardization and performance-driven specifications.  

Ideal Candidate Profile 

• Extensive (5-7+ Years) experience with mission-critical mechanical systems in data centers, industrial environments, healthcare, semiconductor, or other high-availability facilities.  

• Strong understanding of cooling system design and operation, controls integration, redundancy strategies, lifecycle performance, and operational risk.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical work and support critical operational decisions.  

• Advanced trade qualification, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience preferred.  

Skills and Competencies 

• Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis capability.  

• Strong technical judgment and decision-making in high-risk or time-sensitive situations.