Microsoft Critical Environment Field Service Engineer 

United States, Arizona, Phoenix 

974896932

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As aCO+I Critical Environment Field Service EngineerTheensures compliance with data center policies, manages programs, and oversees the operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment to maximize efficiency and safety. They also support emergency preparedness, reduce incidents, and foster effective relationships with partners.As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• High School Qualification or equivalent AND 3+ years electrical experience working in a Data Center Critical Environment in large-scale environments

  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
• Citizenship Verification: This position requires verification of citizenship due to citizenship-based legal restrictions. Specifically, this position supports United States federal, state, and/or local government agency customers and is subject to certain citizenship-based restrictions where required or permitted by applicable law. To meet this legal requirement, and as a condition of employment, the successful candidate’s citizenship will be verified with a valid passport.
• Criminal Justice Information Services: This position may require passing a background check conducted through the CJIS criminal justice information system by authorized local, state, and/or federal agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Technical College Degree in Computer Science, Math, Telecommunications, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field AND 8+ years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU)
  • OR High School Qualification or equivalent AND 10+ years experience in Critical Environment infrastructures (e.g., UPS, Generator, AHU)
  • OR equivalent experience.
• Experience working on large scale critical environment projects.
• Applicable certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional), CDCP (Certified Data Center Professional).

Data Center Operations Management IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $100,800 - $195,000 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $135,200 - $222,000 per year.Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Data Center Operations

• Ensures compliance with data center business units and service-level policies.
• Engages with appropriate teams and resources to execute tasks or projects.
• Manages programs associated with area of responsibility.
• Demonstrates conscientiousness on cost adheres to budget requirements; keeps costs reasonable and contributes to staying within budget.
• Follows and adheres to safety and security policies and procedures. Reports immediately any safety or security issues or concerns.
• Participates in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) process as appropriate.

Service Delivery

• Maximize Critical Environment (CE) availability in conjunction with our landlord partners at our leased Datacenters and to ensure optimal operational efficiency
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment in our leased Datacenters (MOP/SOP/EOP review, RCAs, FMEAs, change governance, and risk mitigation)
• Reduce high-impact and human-error Critical Environment (CE) incidents year over year
• Deliver on cost/energy efficiency initiatives
• Support delivery of the Datacenter’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plans and act as an escalation point for all facilities-related issues within our leased datacenters
• Coordinate, plan, schedule, and supervise CE audits and compliance verification as needed
• Ensure routine reporting to effectively manage and analyze our Power/Temperature/Relative Humidity, and SLA monitoring
• Establish and enhance working relationships and engagement with our Engineering Groups (EGs), and Landlord partners (including contributing to MBRs, QBRs)
• Work with regional and global peers to share and build best practices across the entire datacenter portfolio

Data Center Work Environment

• Shares best practices; assists others in learning role, process, procedures.
• Provides mentorship across data centers for specific expertise.
• Seeks training opportunities that meet the interest of the business as well as own career goals and objectives.
• Suggests ways for reducing risk of performing maintenance; works with others to accommodate scheduling needs.
• Suggests improvements in implementation based on depth of understanding.
• Contributes to a positive team environment by learning and adopting best practices.
• Contributes constructively during team meetings and in cross-disciplinary collaborations within the service team.

Ownership

• In alignment with management priorities, holds self-accountable for the end-to-end service quality, completeness, and resulting customer experience (including but not limited to availability, safety, security, customer service).
• Supports escalation of issues to appropriate owner.
• Embody our and .