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Critical Environment Technician

Microsoft· Critical Environment Ops
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Sydneyfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

On-site, 100% in Sydney, Australia. Maintain and operate critical environment infrastructure in Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) datacenters, lead incident response, perform preventive/predictive maintenance, and develop SOPs/MOPs/EOPs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an operations specialist in one major area of CE operations (e.g., electrical, mechanical, controls, generators) and works on advanced tasks independently.
  • Inspect and supervise critical environment-related facility equipment (e.g., controls, HVAC, mechanical systems), building, and grounds regularly for unsafe or abnormal conditions and escalate per applicable policies and standards.
  • Utilize internal computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track all equipment assets and to complete work order requests for maintenance work.
  • Safely and quickly respond to and lead onsite incident response teams for all abnormal conditions that impact operations, and coordinates with other critical facilities professionals to perform corrective repairs without supervision.
  • Enhance, develop new or follow preexisting emergency operating procedures (EOPs), methods of procedure (MOPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in relation to CE operations and incidents.
  • Perform various types of maintenance (planned, predictive, corrective) and repairs following MOPs/SOPs for CE equipment (electrical, mechanical, cooling systems) and escalate when appropriate.
  • Have a hands-on understanding of how equipment works and how to troubleshoot systems independently within their trained discipline(s).
  • Provide consultation to lower-level colleagues in troubleshooting systems and problems.
  • Understand, follow, and ensure safety and security requirements (JHAs, EH&S, toolbox talks) and business processes to perform work safely and reliably in compliance with regulations.
  • Embodies Microsoft culture and values.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, GED, TAFE or equivalent
  • 1+ years industry mission critical services work/applied learning experience (e.g., data centers, oil and gas refineries, hospitals, pharmaceutical, manufacturing) or equivalent
  • 1+ year(s) industry work experience in a specialized area (e.g., mechanical, electrical, HVAC, controls) or related field

Skills

Required:Electrical systemsMechanical systemsHVACControlsCMMS

Benefits

  • Benefits/perks may vary depending on employment type and country.
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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