Mechanical Data Center Operations Technician
Posted 16 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Mechanical Data Center Operations Technician ”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsVocational Qualification (Ammatillinen Perustutkinto), Bachelor’s Degree
Field of studyBuilding Services Engineering, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
CertificationsOccupational Safety Card (Työturvallisuuskortti), Hot Work Card (Tulityökortti), First Aid Certificate (EA1)
About Nebius:
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.
Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.
Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.
The role
The Mechanical Operations Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of mechanical systems supporting a mission-critical data center in Lappeenranta, Finland. Working as part of a 24/7 Critical Facilities Operations team, the technician ensures maximum equipment availability while supporting the site's commitments to energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Critical Facilities Operations
- Operate and monitor mechanical infrastructure using the Building Management System (BMS) and routine field inspections.
- Respond to alarms, equipment faults, and operational events in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
- Record equipment readings, operating parameters, and shift activities.
- Support planned switching operations and maintenance windows.
Mechanical Maintenance
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical failures and carry out repairs or coordinate vendor support.
- Assist with commissioning, recommissioning, and integrated systems testing.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Mechanical Systems
Operate and maintain systems including:
- Chilled water systems
- CRAH and CRAC units
- Chillers
- Air Handling Units (AHUs)
- Pumps and hydronic distribution systems
- Heat exchangers
- HVAC systems
- District cooling and heat recovery systems (where applicable)
- Water treatment systems